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4 n*sr "**> entertainment * license request BY SUE MASON Angelo Plakas, National STAFF WRITER Amusement has created a unique situation for the city. The liquor A request for an entertainment license it plans to transfer from a ft license to allow a Westland the­ bar in Detroit, under current state PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLEf? j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ater to offer dinner and drinks statute doesn't allow for alcoholic with a movie has been postponed beverages to be served with "a First-year teacher Stacy Gunther works with Jasmin Campos in her second-grade classroom at Jefferson-Barns Elementary indefinitely by the Westland City monologue, dialogue or motion School in Westland. Council; picture." The decision came Monday "It wants to do what Emagine evening just hours after National (Theater) in Novi is doing " he Amusements Inc. requested that said. "If the Tigers made it to the

•••• a vote on the transfer of liquor playoffs and they got a live feed, .•.-* * • license and a new entertainment they wouldn't be able to show it. license be pulled from the agenda. They can't do anything without the It also followed a study session entertainment license." called for by Council President Plakas has been "going back ' Charles Pickering who expressed and forth" with the company in concern about the potential for an effort to hammer out a side "topless and nude activity." agreement that would protect the "The bottom line is I'm con­ city from the possibility of topless cerned that they're using the or nude entertainment. Saying entertainment license to put on that he wants something that has entertainment I believe is geared some teeth in it, he admitted that for adults," he said. "I think we are National Amusements is balking at going in the wrong direction." some of the verbiage. According to Mayor William "We're still arguing over the Wild, National Amusements is terms," he said. "We don't want a tacy Gunther and Erin ft. vi *"V. looking to revamp the Showcase place that has zoning and build­ Gould were so excited about Cinema on Wayne Road to have ing code violations, we want to tie Sthe first day of school, they stadium seating and serve dinner it together with the license, so if arrived early at Jefferson-Barns and drinks during movies. The there is a problem, we can cure it Elementary School... really early. plan calls for going from seven quickly." But instead of lining up in front screens to six screens. Pickering, however, maintained of school, they marched right in "I feel this is an important that the theater would be "an adult and went to their classrooms. project for long-term prospects entertainment center." Gunther went to her second- in the city," Wild said. "National "For us to say yes the first time grade classroom and Gould to Erin Gould, who shows first-grader Trent Nunn what to do in a workbook, kept Amusements has an aging facil­ ever to allow an entertainment first grade. reminding herself what to do in the hours leading up to the start of school Tuesday. ity, a limited market. They're not license opens the door to the wrong "I was so nervous I think I slept looking to get into legal problems, kind of entertainment, that's why one hour last night," said Gunther. chose in elementary school. "I loved it. I got smiley faces; they're looking at a way to survive we keep saying no," he said. "This "All weekend I had dreams about For Gunther, the choice was I jumped off the jungle gym and in the marketplace." school." made her first day of preschool. got a sad face," said Gunther, According to City Attorney Please see SHOWCASE, A2 "I was up every hour on the hour," Arms and legs extended, she tried who is teaching second grade at said Gould. "I kept reminding to prevent her grandmother from the same school she didn't want myself to do different things." getting her inside the school. It to enter so many years ago. "In Gunther and Gould aren't stu­ didn't work and once inside the my interview, I told them my dents at the Westland school, they're school, what she encountered led dream job would !>e a second- first-year teachers. Tuesday marked to her to decide she wanted to be a Ceremony the beginning of a career they both teacher. Please see 1ST DAY, A2 remembers duo probation for embezzlement Almost six years ago, Americans fourth year for the service which watched in horror as passenger air­ remembers those who perished in liners were used to topple the twin the attacks, as well as honors those BY DA R RE LI. CLEM Their pleas averted a trial Krajewski and Ware then Krajewski and Ware fared towers of the World Trade Center who continue to serve and protect STAFF WRITER in Wayne County Circuit put Ware's name on the well considering that they in New York City and to crash our community. Court on charges they stole documents and cashed them could have faced penal­ into the Pentagon in suburban Pastor Kurt Lambart of St. A former Westland money from Willow Creek for their own financial gain, ties ranging up to 14 years Washington, D.C. Matthew Lutheran Church in apartment worker and her Apartments, on Newburgh Borisch said. in prison for the charges A fourth plane crashed into a Westland will preside over the boyfriend will remain on south of Ford, where The couple, who had lived against them. field in Pennsylvania, the planned memorial service. It will include probation for five years for Krajewski had worked as an at Willow Creek, had been Under terms of their pro­ attack foiled by the passengers. the singing of patriotic songs by embezzling money from ten­ assistant manager. ordered to stand trial after bation, they are supposed to Those acts of terrorism claimed the St. Matthew Lutheran School ants who thought they had Krajewski had been they waived their right to a not break any laws, not leave more than 3,000 lives. Cherub Choir, comprised of chil­ paid their rent. accused of taking personal preliminary hearing in May the state without asking On the sixth anniversary of that dren in grades 3-5. The Jubilee Sharon Krajewski, 41, and checks and money orders in Westland 18th District judicial permission, report day, now known simply as 9/11, Choir, which includes students in Darnell Ware, 44, learned from renters who didn't Court. Krajewski had been monthly to a probation the City of Westland will host a grades 6-8, also will perform. their fate in late August after make them payable Willow fired from her job amid officer, make restitution to memorial service, conducted by "What happened on Sept. 11 can­ pleading guilty to embez­ Creek. Some tenants told accusations she stole money Willow Creek and pay cer­ St. Matthew Lutheran Church and not — and will not — be forgotten," zling $1,000 to $20,000 authorities they were asked between last December and tain fees, such as court and School. Westland Mayor William R. Wild and to an additional charge not to write the name of the April. attorney costs. The program, scheduled for 11 said. "There isn't one community in of uttering and publishing, apartment complex on the "People started getting a.m., will be held on the south our nation that was immune to the which involves tampering financial documents, police notices that their rent wasn't [email protected] steps of Westland City Hall at effects of that day. This is our com­ with financial documents. Sgt. Steve Borisch has said. paid," Borisch said. (734)953-2110 36601 Ford Road. This marks the munity's way of paying respect."

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with a ball before getting into 1ST DAY the curriculum. My mom made Lights... Camera... Action FROM PAGE A1 a book of me in first grade and I read them some of that. It their previous fiknMongolKing,i n produc­ grade teacher at a school like made me more real to them." Indie film producers find ing and packaging the DVDs and customer Jefferson-Barns and I gpt it. It Like Gunther, it was an early service. was perfect." experience with her first- and Gunther, who gradu­ second-grade teachers that led locales close to home COLLEGE START ated from Eastern Michigan her to choose teaching. Vallone ventured into filmmaking while at University in April, admits she "I was so nervous going to BY SUE MASON EMU. He enrolled in the film program forth e was nervous when the school school and they understood STAFF WRITER experience and left before getting his degree. bell rang, but says her students that," said Gould. "They made "I started producing films and it took on "calmed me down as soon as it exciting, they made me love It's not like Hollywood. You won't see the a life of its own," he said. "X went through the they came in." school. They helped make me city's name plastered in huge white letters on classes knowing that I wanted to make films." "They're so amazing," she feel full of confidence to learn a hillside, simply because there is no bump in His first film, In the Bag, out in 1998, was said. "I was nervous for sure. I in a safe environment." the road high enough. picked up by the Independent Film Channel, put on a good facade. I think Both women played school But Anthony Vallone and Sara Stepnicka Stepnicka graduated from EMU with a I was more nervous than the as children. Gunther would are doing their best to put Garden City on the degree in management and theater perfor­ students." use things she gathered from independent film road map. mance and production. She met VaUone her To break the ice, her class school and an old copier her The western Wayne County commu­ second year at EMU. They met romantically. spent part of the morning talk­ dad had brought home to nity is home for their production company, She didn't know he was into film production ing about their summer vaca­ keep her "class" supplied with "VafioNicka Films, as well as one of several until he her brought a script he'd never let any­ tions. She also showed them worksheets. Gould said her locales featured in their upcoming release, one one read. her baby pictures and pictures brother and her teddy bears Sometimes in Life. "WeVe been together 10 years and working of herself in the second grade. were her students in her base­ "We wanted to represent the Detroit area together fornine, " she said 'It's all about com­ "I'm good now, I'm not ner­ ment classroom. in the film, we wanted to showcase it," said promise" vous anymore," she said. "I love "Me and my friends spent Stepnicka, "The Detroit area doesn't get the The filmha s been in post-production and my class." many, many hours playing recognition filmwise, it's music, cars and Actress Gunhild Giii (from left), actress and co- is within weeks ofbeing finished. Vallone and She admits she was excited school," she said. "We even sports. We want to get major producers to producer Sara Stepnicka and producer Anthony Stepnicka plan to take the film to the Bare and surprised to get hired by had an old wooden desk." come here." Vallone, along with fellow co-star, and family pet, Bones International Film and Music Festival the district. She said some By lunchtime, the two Working with a $20,000 budget, the Molson, revisit Newburgh Lake in Livonia where in Muskogee, Okla., as well as the Sundance 1,100 people applied for same women were more than at duo shot Sometimes in Life over 16 days in scenes from their independent movie, "Sometimes in or Slamdance Film Festivals in Park City Utah position, adding that while she ease with their new jobs. They August and September 2006 at spots around Life," were filmed in August and September 2006. and the Detroit-Windsor International Film was scared when she walked were talking about the things, Wayne County. The pier on Newburgh Lake Festival next summer with the goal is to find a into the interview, she went in they planned to do with in Livonia, the Garden Cafe in Garden City, was a wonderful find." distributor. confident "and that paid off." the students in the coming the Whole Food Market in Bloomfield Hills Giil plays the role of cheating best friend They're also are looking for locations for She also was surprised to months. and the Rainbow Room in Detroit as well as opposite Stepnicka who joins the ranks of its premiere. The list includes the Main Art run into her preschool teacher "Once I got in the class­ homes in Garden City, Livonia and Dearborn Drew Barrymore and Sandra Bullock as an Theater in Royal Oak, the State or Michigan at a district inservice. room and started doing what Heights were used. actor-producer. theaters in Ann Arbor and the Emagine "It was so cool, I started cry­ I trained for all those years, it A nighttime street shoot in Livonia drew "It was an awesome experience, we became Theater in Novi. ing," she said. just came to me," said Gould. attention not only from people living in the like a family," Giil said "There are things "We may well do showings at colleges," Gould, also a recent EMU "And today was a crazy day," neighborhood, but by a passing motorcyclist. happening in Michigan, the filmindustr y is Vallone added. graduate, said it was a long added Gunther. "I woke up "A guy on a Harley was looking at the set a small community, so everyone knows some­ Helping them get the word out about the summer waiting for the first today and realized that 1 was and crashed into the grip truck Sara had rent­ one, but this is the first film I've dome where I film is Lee Raunchey and her Silver Media day of school. She, too, was "a starting a new career. Now I ed," said Vallone. "The motorcycle was trashed didn't know anyone." Group. The Garden City resident specializes little nervous, but it's going can devote all of my time and and it delayed filming, but we had to laugh "The chemistry was really, realty good," entirety in film and music publicity. great now." energy to what I love." about it... not at that time ...but especially added Stepnicka. "We were fortunate to find her," said "We had our name tags on since it wasn't my car." Even with the lowbudget, Vallone and Vallone. "She has an inside track in the film and we played the name game [email protected] I (734)953-2112 Local restaurants like Dario's in Garden Stepnicka paid the cast and crew, a "cool and music industry. She's recognized by people City were sponsors and provided food thing because the filmindustr y here generally wherever she goes." for me cast and crew, and businesses like doesn't pay the cast." Raunchey has been in the business for 15 Better Made, Faygo, Liz Lovely Cookies and They used the Screen Actors Guild agree­ years and counts among her clients bands like the theater to "become more of Nuuiciolicious Doughnuts also provided food ment for low-budget films. The budget deter­ Dendura, "a female Egyptian-themed progres­ SHOWCASE an entertainment destination and allowed their products to be featured in mined how much they were paid each day, sive metal band with belty dancers." She also FROM PAGE A1 where people have the ability the film. plus the cast received points, so in the end they helped promote another indie film, Broken, to have a snack or a meal and "When you're in indie films around here, get a percentage when the film hits distribu­ directed by Derek Justice of Farmington and takes away a family-oriented an adult beverage." you usually get, pizza, pizza, pizza," said tion, Stepnicka said The film is in post-pro­ David DeLeon of Sandusky, Ohio. business." While he said he appreci­ actress Gunhild Giil who appeared in the film. duction and Vallone and Stepnicka are looking "I think I have a lot of passion and dedica­ Saying he's not a proponent ated the work Plakas has done "The quality of the food on mis production was for music. So far they have lined up music by tion," Raunchey said. "I had to have the pas­ for the company, Plakas told on the agreement, he also amazing." Presley, the Bloids out of Ann Arbor and The sion to make it happen and the detenrunation Pickering that by calling the expressed concern that the Cetan Clawson Revolution. to make it succeed" theater an adult business gives company could reconsider its 'WONDERFUL ACTORS' "He's an absolutely amazing guitarist," said With Sometimes in Life almost done, the the theater the wrong connota­ plans for the theater complex. The Norwegian-born Giil was among the Stepnicka of Clawson. Tm glad his song is duo are already looking at their next script, tion. "I don't want to go to the cast Vallone and Stepnicka picked for the film. over one of my scenes. It's the one when I find Boys of Summer. Several council members extreme where they end up not They worked with the I Group for casting, out my girlfriend has been unfaithful." "It's the Natural meets Dazed and questioned how alcoholic bev­ wanting to do business here attracting the likes of Wayne David Parker, By using technology, Vallone and Stepnicka Confused," said VaUone. "I got it from a couple erages would be served to limit and we end up with another Ethan Sue and Angela Roberts. Even the cou­ were able to hold down costs. They filmed of great script writers in Ann Arbor. Sara wiU exposure to underage mov­ shuttered movie house," he ple's dog Molson has a part in the movie. Sometimes in Life in high definition with high have a role in it." iegoers. Councilman Dewey said. "We had wonderful actors, we were fortu­ speed film in a format for HDTV. They're Reeves suggested restricted "It's pretty plain what they nate to have them," said Vallone. "Gigi (Giil) working with CustomFlixs, which helped with [email protected] j (734) 953-2112 seating where servers could can and can't do," added check identifications. Councilman Michael Kehrer. 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9 grads get community Charity concert Call (734) 762-8926 to schedule an tional $10. Pre-register for the event Listen to more than 15 live bands appointment. by sending your full name, address, and help raise money to fight lung date ofbirth and a check or money cancer at the Mayhem Music Festival Fund-raiser order, made payable to The Westland foundation scholarships 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Tammy's Heart Italian Dinner fund­ Jaycees, P.O. Box 85191 Westland, Bumpers Bar and Grill on Newburgh raiser will be 6-11 p jn. Saturday, Sept. MI 48185. Online registration is now Nine high school graduates have got­ ^^^^•t four years, received just south of Joy in Westland. There 8, at the Wayne-Ford Civic League, available atwwwwestlandjaycees.org ten help with college expenses thanks f^^HH ! an academic letter, is a $5 cover charge and happy hour 1645 N. Wayne Road, Westland. to scholarships from the Westland ^^ : Automotive Technology drink prices throughout the event. Dinner will be served 7-8:30 p.m. Dining to Donate Community Foundation. Award and had perfect Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for People can help a variety of The scholarships were presented dur­ attendance for his junior Coffee Hours children 12 years and under for salad, Westland organizations by dining at ing the foundation's recent Christmas in and senior years. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D- mostaccioli, vegetable, roll, dessert Applebee's at 36475 Warren Road July program. Three students received • Amanda Lewis of Westland, will hold his next local cof­ and beverage. There also will be a disc in Westland. Through its Dining to $500 while six received the $1,000 Wayne Memorial High fee hour 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. jockey, cash bar and raffles 9-10 p.m. Donate, the restaurant will donate 20 awards. Henley School who plans to 10, at the Westland Big Boy, 6360 N. Tickets are available in advance by percent of the bill to the and Motor The recipients who are all Westland study nursing at Henry Wayne Road at Hunter, Westland. calling (734) 788-8690 or (734) 765- City Harley Owners Group to benefit- residents include: Ford Community Citizens are welcome to visit with 0771. They also are available at the Toys for Tots on Sept. 27 Coupons are • Nicole Bouren College. She was trea­ LeBlanc and discuss issues and/or door. required to indicate which organiza­ of Wayne Memorial sure for medical assist­ concerns. State Sen. Glenn Anderson, Organizers will be collecting empty tion will receive the donation. Coupons High School who ing, HOSA. D-Westland, also will hold local cof­ returnable bottles and cans at the are available at the Mayor's Office or plans to study vet­ • Bradley Noyes of fee hours in Westland and Redford event. the Bailey Center. erinary technology at John Glenn High school Monday, Sept. 10. People who are unable to attend, Schoolcraft Community who plans to study He will be at the Westland Big Boy but would like to make a donation, can Golf Outing College. She was on construction carpentry/ 9-10 a jn., then move to Redford for send it to Tammy Henderson, P.O. Box The Glenn Wrestling Program will the honor roll and Lewis construction manage­ a 10:30-11:30 ajn. coffee hour at the 1584, Garden City, MI 48135. hold its 10th annual golf outing fund­ received a Scholastic ment at Henry Ford Redford Community Center, 12121 raiser Saturday, Sept. 29, at Warren Art and Writing Community College. Hemingway. Marathon bingo Valley Golf Course. The cost is $85 for Award and Certificate He received a varsity Constituents who would like to The Ladies Auxiliary ofVFW Post golf, lunch and dinner, $65 forgol f and of Outstanding j letter, academic letter address an issue with Anderson but 3323 is holding a marathon bingo lunch and $25 for dinner only. Prizes Achievement in media * for three years, Perfect are unable to attend may contact him noon to 5 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 8, at the will be awarded forbes t team score, production. Attendance Award for by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, post, 1055 S. Wayne Road at Avondale, longest drive and closest to the pin. A • Patricia Rivera of three years, mathemat­ MI, 48933; by phone at (517) 373-1707; Westland. A second marathon bingo raffle also will be held. John Glenn High School ics award his junior year or by e-mail at SenatorAnderson@ will be held noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Reservations are due by Sept. 15. For who plans to study art at and a certificate of com­ senate.michigan.gov. Sept. 22, to benefit youth activities reservations or more information, call the College for Creative Noyes pletion in construction projects. Judy at (734) 634-4595. Studies. She received a technology. He also is a Historical society Rivera Gold Award in photog­ member of the National The newly formed Westland Parish Festival Patriotic contest raphy and attendance Technical Honor Society Historical Society will meet at 7 St. Damian will hold its Parish VFW Post 3323 and its auxiliaries award and was on the honor roll. and National Honor p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Bailey Festival Friday-Sunday, Sept. 7-9, are sponsoring the annual Voice of • Marissa Williams of Wayne Society. Recreation Center in the civic center at the church, 30055 Joy, Westiarid. Democracy program for students in Memorial High School who plans to • Angela Reinke of complex on Ford west of Wayne Road There will be games, inflatable rides, grades 9-12 and Patriot's Pen Essay study electrical engi­ Livonia Franklin High Business items include acceptance food, beer tent, live music, raffles, a contest for students in grades 6-8. neering at the Michigan School who plans to of bylaws and election of officers. For casino and more. For more informa­ The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Institute for Aviation study speech pathol­ more information, call (734) 522-3918. tion, call (734) 421-6130. Patriotic Art Scholarship forstudent s and Technology. She Reinke ogy at Schoocraft in grades 9-12. received silver and Community College. Plant exchange Poker tournament The topic is "My Role in Honoring bronze medals in Quiz She was on the honor The Westland Garden Club will The Westland Jaycees will be spon­ America's Veterans" for the VOD Bowl, and an Innovative roll and National Honor host Harvest Thyme, a plant and seed soring a Texas Hold "Em Tournament contest, will the essay contest theme Vehicle Design Society and a member of exchange 9 a jn. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and Vegas Night on Friday, Sept. 21, is 'Why I Am an American Patriot" Participant Award. She the choir. Sept. 29, at the Westland Historical at the Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Applications are available by calling Williams also earned several aca­ • Brittany Saville of Museum, 857 Wayne Road, north of Ford, behind Westland City Hall. Sandy Borioe at (734) 728-5791. The demic letters and par­ John Glenn High School Cherry Hill. Registration for the tournament will deadline forth e writing contests is ticipated in Skills USA who plans to study culi­ In addition to the exchange, par­ begin at 5:30 p.m., with the tourna­ Nov.l competition. nary arts at Schoolcraft ticipants will have an opportunity to ment starting at 6:30 p.m. sharp. The Also contact Borioe forth e rules for • Jasmine Flowers of Saville College. She was a make potpourri, tour the museum, Vegas Room will open shortly after the the art scholarship program. It's dead­ John Glenn High School member of the National have their questions answered by mas­ tournament begins. line is March 31. who plans to study to be Honor Society and Student of the ter gardeners and have plants identi­ The Vegas room games will include a physical therapist or Month. She received a commendation fied at the mystery plant table. Organic Blackjack, Let it Ride, Texas Hold Bag it physician's assistant at letter for safety patrol, was in cheer- produce also will be for sale. Tim and Seven-Card Poker. Food, pop The Westland Building Department Norfolk State University. leading her freshman, junior and senior For more information, call Jo and beer will be available for purchase. is aiming to make the disposal of trash Flowers She received a Perfect years, eheerleading co-captain on the Johnson at (734) 522-3918 or Kim Participants must be 18 years old to a little easier by selling heavy-duty 6- Attendance Award, was freshman and varsity squads. Peterson at (734) 591-6506. play. Tournament payouts and top mil trash bags. a member of the National Technical The scholarships are among the many prize for the tournament will depend Residents and non-residents can Society, on the honor roll and a Student things the foundation supports in the Flu shots on number of players; $10 from each purchase the bags which are sold of the Month. community. It donates money and The Village of Westland will again registration will go towards first-place in quantities of 100 for only $12 at B Bryan Henley of John Glenn High matching funds to local organizations offer flu shots to seniors age 65 and payout. the Building Department, 37095 School who plans to study automotive like the Salvation Army, the YMCA and older 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Oct. 4, The tournament Cost is $50 for Marquette, just east of Newburgh technology at Henry Ford Community Family Resource Center Empty Bowls at the senior community, 32001 Cherry those registered by Sept. 11. Late reg­ Road, between the hours of 9 a.m. and College. He was on the honor roll for food program. Hill, west of Merriman, in Westland, istrations will be accepted for an addi­ 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

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DiBCkoerry piiuiiiyrtmuiioa Eiioi.knBiiyiJoui fjitmymwiaiin TiuLisopur -•!•»--."-• i :--r.-.-r.-..W"*->>«-«•>- --«' «'>"<»--" -,,-™ B-----'i..—iib.-*„^i..»t— r e inm Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, September 6,2007 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS (WGc) A5 Army vet competes -J» in the Golden Games vaee tUt ^L)flll/M}fl A U.S. Army veteran from Westland was one of more than 600 veterans who travelled to Independent ~ Fundamental Houston, Texas, last month to Bible Based ~ Christ Centered ~ Missions Minded compete in the 21st National THINKING ABOUT... Veterans Golden Age Games, the largest sporting event in the world If you believe in absolute truth for senior veterans. and are opposed to humanism, liberalism, pragmatism and relativism...visit us. All participants are U.S. Without aDolo£v. we stand for the absolute authority of the Scriolures. military veterans fromacros s die Our desire is to Inspire and Impact our community and lite world for Christ. country age 55 and older, receiv­ ing medical care through the Department ofVeterans Affairs 734-425-6215 28440 Lyndon ~ Livonia, MI 48154 www.GBCofLivonia.org (VA). Frank Bray, who currently (Just North of 1-96, Between Middlebelt & Inkster Roads) receives care at the VAmedical facility in Ann Arbor, competed in Sunday Services: air rifles, horseshoes and ambula­ •Affordable Pricing tory bowKng at the games. Discipleship 9:45 a.m. "I enjoy participating in the • 0% Financing Available Five Mite Road Worship 10:45 a.m. National Veterans Golden Age Frank Bray of Westland shows his "£ Evening Service 6:00 p.m. •Extended Warranties o Games and always have a great form in the horseshoe pitching "CEO CO time," said Bray, 78. His daughter competition at the 21st National •Quality installation IE Wednesday Services: Deborah is a recreation therapist Veterans Golden Age Games on Lyndon £ Bible Explorers..... 7:00 p.m. attheVA medical center in Ann 1M Houston, Texas. Teens - 4 ~ Truth 7:00 p.m. Arbor and serves as coach forth e (734)525-1930 Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. local team from the facility. Physical activity and friendly ai The event is sponsored by the competition engage the mind as Our 33rd Year! •a Bible Study.! 7:30 p.m. Department ofVeterans Affairs, well as the body, and recreation E 1-96 the Veterans Canteen Service therapy fills a special need in the UNITED TEMPERATURE Nursery Provided for All Semces and Help Hospitalized Veterans. lives Molderpatients at VA health .8979 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA. Transportation Available Hosted this year by the Michael centers across the country. E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in The Games encourage VA Houston, the Golden Age Games patients over the age of 55 to make demonstrate the value of regular physical activity a central part exercise, recreation and friendly of their lives, arid support V&s competition fpr all veterans, espe­ comprehensive recreation and cially those dealing with age-spe­ rehabilitation therapy programs. cific illnesses. It is a national showcase for the Veterans competed in seven age preventative and therapeutic value categories in ambulatory, wheel­ of sports, fitness and recreation in Incredible innovation. chair or visually impaired divi­ the lives of all older Americans. sions. Events included swimming, The National Veterans Golden bicycling, table tennis, dominoes, Age Games are one of the most America's Most Reliable Wireless Network, shufileboard, horseshoes, nine- progressive and adaptive rehabili­ ball, bowling, checkers, golf, cro­ tative senior sports programs in quet, shot-put and discus. the world. The games serve as a Sports and fitness are vital qualifying event forcompetitio n ingredients ofVAk National in the National Senior Games in a Rehabilitation Special Events. number of competitive sports. Postal Annex sponsors Operation Slugger Play Ball! encouraged along with notes of That's the call going out encouragement). from the Livonia PostalAnnex-f • Softballs. which has partnered with USA • Basketballs with nets (no Cares for Operation Slugger II, backboards). a campaign to collect new and • Footballs. gently used sporting equipment • Volleyballs and nets (no for U.S. military troops serving poles). The Thinnest RAZREv. * ** ' "^?*5\ '" Messaging Ready overseas. H Frisbees, NERF products, 1US1C "In 2005, more than 13 and hacky sacks. tons of sporting equipment . • '• • Hand air pumps with was sent to our service­ needles for basketballs and MA.. •• « ih* * m * -AJIM. — •• "^ men and women serving in footballs. Iraq and Afghanistan," said Donors may bring the Pradip Patel, owner of the equipment in to the Livonia PostalAnnexf in Livonia. "This PostalAnnex+ at 33523 8 Mile year, USA Cares has a goal of Road through Saturday, Sept. sending more than 20 tons, 22, :.;o. OROLAC and we're excited to be part of "We're calling on schools, this program." 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Navigation Ready This year's flea market fund­ tions and crafts. raiser for the Livonia Historical "We decided to expand the iess.com Society will be the biggest ever limit," said Kramer, who rented with 150 vendors. a booth to sell his own effects The event runs from 10 a.m. last year. "We have the room W&S55F- to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at and we think we can manage Greenmead Historical Park off it." Newburgh at Eight Mile Road Admission is $2; children ALLEN PARK FENTOS Oakland Mai! in Livonia. under 12 are admitted free. The * 3128 Faifiane Dr, 17245 Silver Pkv»y 454 Telegraph Rd. {inside Main Entrance, Herkimer Too The market draws between grounds are suitable for stroll­ 313-271-9255 (in the Sears Plaza) (across from next to food court) 734-384-7001 Authortzad Cellular AU61IRH KILLS 810-629-2733 Summit Place Mai!) 734-404-0191 586-795-8610 4,000 and 5,000 browsers each ers and wheelchairs. Great Lakes Grossing Mall FT.fiRATlOT 243-335-9900 5745 Twelve Mil 734-981-7440 TAYLOR year. Food and refreshments are 248-253-1799 4129 24th Ave. HNHESTER HILLS Heritage Village 586-468-7300 Call Phone Warehouse Proceeds support historical available for purchase. 810-385-1231 3035 S. Rochester Rd. NGKTHmiE 734-374-4472 8159 Challis, Ste.C LAKEBBION (at Auburn Rd.) 35105 Warren Rd. 248-625-1201 TBBY preservation at Greenmead. The market is held outdoors, (off Grand River, 2531 S. Lapeer Rd. 248-853-0550 (southwest Corner of SLAM 248-349-8116 Tiie Wireless Shop In past years, the market has which makes weather a con­ in front of Target) (Orion Mall 2 miles Warren & Wayne Rds.) Cammunicatrons I 248-458-1111 81.0-2254789 north of the Palace) 31921 Woodward Ave. 734-722-7330 CelluiarCeiiita generated $10,0000 profit, said cern. CANTON 248-393-6800 (at Normandy) 248-284-0091 Gene Kramer, president of the Aside from dressing for the 42447 Fort Rd. 248-549-4177 586-739-9977 Livonia Historical Society. rain or shine, bring a shopping (corner of Ford & 248-360-9400 Wireless Network Lllteyfids, Canton Corners) 18501 Hail Rd., 26401Harper Ave. Wireless ToHiorrmi Mtlilinks "It takes a lot of money to bag, Kramer said. "Because 734-844-0481 Romeo Commons (at 10 1/2 Mile) 248-669-1200 586-497-9800 put a roof on a building like the you're sure to buy something." 586-777-4010 FMMNTKIimU Mess Network Alexander Blue house." Another The Village Painters will sell 24417 Ford Rd. fc| F2161 Mail Rd. Muter Cit? ' 734-456-3200 586-573-7599 (just west of Telegraph) (in front of Kohl's) 28117 Telegraph Rd. HOSEtflLlE WESTBLQBMRELD upcoming project is the restora­ decoratively painted art objects 313-278-4491 734-241-4099 (southof 12MifeRd.) AulhaHxed Cellular KORTHViLLE •586-293-6664 248-681-7200 tion of the Hill House Museum. during a concurrent sale inside Falrlane Mali 248-358-3700 STFJLiNGHEiSHTS 248-542-5200 ROYAL OAK (3rd floor Three Generations Plaza Last year's event featured the Blue House. The village is 45111 Pa* Ave, FUBAT1T EelialarCeSSutiMis Auto One next to Sears) (M-59 & M-53, Wireless Solutions 248-582-1100 248-960-0500 134 vendors, selling items like open for tours from noon until 3 313-441-0168 734-779-0148 NOV! Utica Park Plaza) 810-385-3400 KTflfliT antiques, discontinued mer­ p.m. For more information, call 586-997-6500 GHOSSEPSINTE 248-549-7700 14126 Woodward 4302512 Mile Rd. chandise from store liquida­ (248) 477-7375. (Twelve Oaks Authsnzsd Celluiai SOUTH LYDH (Model T Plaza) Lakeside Mall Service Dr., 313-417-1000 Cell City 313-869-7392 (lower level, Sears Gt) north of Sears) 248-587-1100 FAHHINGTON HILLS TftYLOB ATTENTION LANDLORDS 31011 Orchard Lake Rd. 243-305-6600 23495 Eureka Rd. 586-566-8555 (southwest Comer of Orchard Twelve Oaks Mall (across from Southland HONflOE 248-395-2222 The Plymouth and Dearborn Heights Housing Commissions will be Lake Rd.& 14 Mile Rfl.) (lower level play an 734-287-1770 Herkimer Radio hosting a Landlord Informational Session on Friday, September 14, 248-538-9900 Southland Mali 734-242-0806 2007 at 2:00.pm. at the housing commission offices, 1160 Sheridan, 23000 Eureka Rd. Plymouth, MI. 48170. This session is open to all landlords with IN COLLABORATION WITH (In the JC Penney wing) rental property in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw THDY counties who are interested in learning about the Housing Choice 1913 E. Big Beaver Rd. Voucher Subsidy Program. 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ACHIEVERS Teen leads team to Guts and Glory Named to the Deans list in Center in Alpena. Some 575 recognition for superior aca­ cadets from 37 JROTC programs BY SUE MASON — don't set well and I don't demic achievement during the in Michigan practiced skills they STAFF WRITER eat fried food, that tends to go spring/summer term at Madonna had learned in JROTC during the right through me." University in Livonia were: year at the center. Katy Gierak has a goal, but - trr . Katy talks matter-of-factly Westland - Hadi Albarchini, Fellow cadet Andrew Pate she needs a little help. The about her disease, pointing Amanda Andrysiak, Whitney was named topmal e cadet for his Stevenson Middle School stu­ out that she's had three colo­ Balas, Kristin Campanella, company, and Michael Bailey dent needs to raise $500 by noscopies this year and will Christopher Cosselmon, Darcy won Most Improved Male Cadet Saturday, if her team is to meet have a fourth next month. She's Dauphin, Lindsay Dixon, First-year cadet honors went to its goal by the time the fourth excited that she's "been really Meghan Edmonds, Loreen Christian La Haine and Frances annual Guts and Glory Walk healthy the better part of the Forchione, Nicole Gansley, Kelli Jackson. kicks off at Maybury State Park year. Gibbs, Kimberry Hagetthorn, In addition, three of the six . in Northville. "It's the longest I've been in Andrea Harvey, Jenna Hess, company commanders were "My parents are asking remission," she said. Crystal Jones, Emily Kostelnik, from Wayne Memorial- Briann friends at their work and I'm The disease doesn't get in the Elizabeth Mathe, Charles Rice, Trevor Fletcher, and John asking my teachers at school," way of Katy's interest in dance. Meyers, Jill Nahozny, Cynthia Rogers. Two Wayne High cadets said Katy. "So far, the response She practices five days a week Nouhan-MukhaL Robert were selected to be on the Color has been pretty good." at the Point Counterpoint stu­ Oliver, Endia Price, Pamela Guard. Timothy BhVen guarded This is the second year Katy dio. She does everything from Richmond, Nadia Selameh, the colors, and was selected as has done the walk, a fund­ ballet, tap and jazz to point Derek Walker and James color sergeant. raiser for the Crohn's and and hip hop. She's been study­ Walla. The most significant achieve­ Colitis Foundation of America. ing dance since she was 5 years Garden City - Kathryn ment at JCLC was in the area of Last year she did it with her old. Bellows, Makeia Collier, academics. mother, Penny Gierak, but this "I love to dance," she said. "It Andrew Parkila, lara Trey and Each school sends their top year, she is captaining the 14- keeps me going, it doesn't let Paula Wilson. cadets who competed in an aca­ member Point Counterpoint Crohn's get me down." demic challenge which tests them Dance Divas, a team that While Katy isn't sure how big Spring/summer term graduates on the curricubm taught in the includes her mother, teacher her team will be for Guts and at Madonna University included: classroom. The cadets don't know Lindsey Humpbert, teacher Glory, she's confident the team Garden City - Mary Barney, they will be tested orwhatwason and studio owner Becky will reach its fund-raising goal. business achninistration, and the test. Simpson and teacher Nicole Joining Katy Gierak (front row center) in Saturday's Guts and Glory Walk are People who would like to help Mary LaPalm, social work Joshua Fletcher scored the Kaplan and fellow dancers like teacher lindsey Humpbert (back.row, from left), teacher and studio owner can call the Gieraks at (734) Westland - Lisa Carico, highest of the 575 cadets, followed Brooke Pietruszka and Haley Becky Simpson, teacher Nicole Kaplan, dancers Brooke Pietruszka (front 722-2637- Donations can also" human resource management; by Taylor Riggs. Andrew Pate Woodhouse. row, left) and Haley Woodhouse (front row, right). be made on line at www.cfaa. Andrea Harvey, criminal justice; had raethir d highest score. Guts and Glory helps raise org/michiganchapter. ChadHensley, criminal justice; "Our cadets filled most of the funds and awareness for the is for youth ages 7-17- I'm going through. Crystal Jones, nursing; Young slots in the top 10," said Steven research, education and advo­ "It was great experience," "The first camp was a lot Registration for Saturday's event Kwon, gerontology; Sandra La Haine, senior Army instruc­ cacy work of the CCFA. said her mother. "Most kids of fun, there were activities I begins at 9:30 a.m. The one-mile or 5k McCausland, paralegal studies; tor of the Army JROTC Battalion It also helps provide a sum­ with Crohn's disease stand out, couldn't even think of. We were walk kicks off at 10:30 a.m. and is.fol- Raymond Moss, criminal justice; at Wayne Memorial. "Waynes mer camp for youngsters like but she was able to go to camp at a new camp this year and it lowed by a picnic lunch follows at 11:30 Amber Voss, human resource accomplishment of outscoring all Katy who have Crohn's disease, and be with other kids just like was even more fun." a.m. The registration fee is $10 with management, and Carrie the programs in the state is a very a chronic disorder that causes her. She met kids she kept up Katy was diagnosed with the children age 12 and under are free. Wyrybkowsld, biology. rewarding achievement Although inflammation of the digestive with all year-long and was able disorder when she was 8 years Anyone who attends will receive the we receive a lot of recognition for tract. to see them at camp this year." old. Living with the disorder official Guts & Glory T-Shirt. For more Shawn Polite of Wayne our Color Guard, Raiders, Drill The eighth-grader has "It was a lot of fun," added has been "really hard," she said. information, visit the Web site at www. Memorial High School was Team, and other events, the true become involved in the walk Katy. "It showed me a bunch "It's-about what you eat, I ccfa.org/michiganchapter. named Top Overall Cadet during measure of our value is the leader­ after attending the CFAA sum­ of kids like me who go through have to be very careful," she a program for JROTC cadets held ship education and training mat is mer camp last year. The camp the same thing and know what said. "Dairy — milk and cheese [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 recently at Joint Forces Training taught in the classroom."

CITYOFWESTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION On Thursday, September 20, 2007, various items of the City Westland DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at Insurance Auto Auction, 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of Wayne, at 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: Stock Year Make Model VIN 3336476 1999 Ford CUTAWAY VAN 1FDXE40F1XHB78745 3336825 1998 Ford CUTAWAY VAN 1FDXE40F8WHC13165 3348107 1996 GMC SIERRA 1GTGC24R1TE501531 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction.

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Listings for the Community Calendar provide a variety of services includ­ can be submitted by e-mail at sma- ing companionship, light housekeep­ [email protected]. They also ing, errand running, grief support can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 and clerical services. For more infor­ Schoolcraft Livonia 48150, or faxed orvo mation, contact volunteer coordina­ to her attention at fax at (734) 591- tor Candice Jones, (888) 973-1145. 7279. For more information, call (734) For those who long to be part of art, history, and one of the best times to come to come to the open house. Hie 953-2112. the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is come on board as DIA volunteer, three volunteer doeent committees are: EDUCATION looking for enthusiastic people with Hie service committees currently Museum Docents ~ provide tours and St. Damian excellent customer service skills to join seeking vokateers include: presentations to children and adults St. Damian Catholic School at 29891 Rummage sale its Volunteer Council Gallery Service - maintain a pres­ at the DIA; Art to the Schools - bring Joy, Westland, is accepting enroll­ Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will Those interested in exploring a vol­ ence in the galleries, greet and assist images of art and lively discussion ment for the 2007-2008 school year. hold a tent and rummage sale 9 a.m. unteer opportunity can attend one visitors to grades three through six in metro St. Damian offers preschool for 3-4- to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the of two open house sessions 1-3 p.m. Museum Shop - assist in restocking Detroit area schools; and, Speakers year-olds and full day kindergarten church, 37775 Palmer, one block west Sunday, Sept 9 or Sunday, Sept. 16. in and helping visitors select purchases Bureau - present talks on the DlA's col­ through grade 8. For more informa­ of Newburgh, Westland. Rent space the DIA's Leeture Hall. Detroit Film Theatre Ushers - wel­ lection and special exhibitions to adult tion or to schedule a tour, call (734) under the tent for $20 or rent space While volunteer docents (tour guides) come and assist theater-goers community groups. 427-1680 or check out the school's with our table for $35. Inside the are already in place for this year, there Gallery Information - welcome and While the commitment is great* so Web site at www.stdamian.com. church, there will gently used cloth­ is an immediate need for other service assist visitors at the information desks are the rewards. Not only do DIA vol­ Academic Pathways ing for the family at $2 a bag. For volunteers when the new DIA opens on Staff Aides - assist rauseumstaffiand unteers gain valuable knowledge about Academic Pathways Cooperative further information call Mary Rose, Nov. 23 after a six-year building reno­ the Volunteer Council with ey«ry$iing art, they also develop lasting friend­ Preschool will present THE READ at (734) 722-4363 or Barb at (734) vation and expansion project. Galleries from stuffing envelopes to special proj* ships and have opportunities for per­ CARPET annual dinner auction 7 p.m. 722-3233. have been redesigned to showcase the ects. sonal growth and enrichment Is addi­ Friday, Nov. 2, at the Livonia Marriott SKRun museum's world-class collection and While recruitment for decent posi­ tion, volunteers have the satisfaction of at the Laurel Park Mall. Enjoy cock­ The Kfrby 5K run will be held at 10 allow visitors to make more meaningful tions will not begin until spring 2808, giving back to the community. tails and a gourmet strolling dinner, a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in Willow connections with the art. It is one of the those interested in learning more about Call 313-494-5221 or e-mail diavol^ catered by Sweet Lorraine's Chef, Metropark in Belleville. For more most exciting times in the museum's dia.org while pursuing the silent auction information, call (313) 292-5922. tables.Stay late for live entertain­ Health classes ment and dancing. A portion of the Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, holistic physi­ proceeds will benefit the Michigan cian and clinical nutritionist will Crafters are needed for a fall arts (734) 655-1100. must be at least 18. Mileage reim­ program is provided at the VNA head­ Dyslexia Institute. For more informa­ present "Is It Really Your Thyroid?" and crafts show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fibromyalgia bursement is provided. Call (800) quarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, tion, call (734) 261-540, by e-mail at. 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Alfred Saturday, Sept. 29, at Ss. Simon The Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and KARMANOS to volunteer. Suite 600. Registration is required. [email protected] or on the Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road, and Jude Parish, On Palmer east of CFS Association Support Group meets First Step (248) 967-8361 or visit www.vna.org. Web at www.academicpathwayspre- Livonia. Are you suffering with cold Venoy. Westland. Rentals are S25 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of each First Step, which has been active in Seasons Hospice school.com. hands/feet, stubborn weight gain, for an 8-foot table and $40 for two month at Merriman Road Baptist the effort to end domestic violence Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care unwanted pain, mood swings? Learn 8-foot tables by Aug. 31, and $30 Church on Merriman south of Ford. and sexual assault in western Wayne is looking for volunteers to provide ORGANIZATIONS the hidden reasons behind these and $50 respectively after that date. There are guest speakers and discus­ County and Downriver communities companionship to patients dealing Friends of Etoise health concerns. Learn the thyroid's Electricity also is available on a first sion on a variety of topics. There is for more than 20 years, is looking with life limiting illness. No special The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 link to heart health, digestive issues, come- first served basis. For applica­ no membership fee, however a small for volunteers. Interested people skills, other than objectivity and p.m. the third Tuesday of the month emotional stress and more. There is tions or more information, call (734) donation is greatly appreciated. For must be at least 18, willing and able compassion, are needed. Training in the dining room of the Kay Beard help the natural way. Help your body 516-7520 or (734) 721-4867. additional information, call Lucy to travel to the Downriver area and provided. Volunteers are matched Building, on Michigan between get back on track with safe, natural, Sts. PeterS Paul Rowley at (734) 462-1768. complete a 55-hour training program. with patients in their own community. Middlebelt and Merriman. AH are effective alternatives. Both workshop Crafters are needed for the 19th Counterpoint Call (734) 416-1111, Ext. 223. For more information please call Ruth welcome. For information, cali Jo are free of charge. Seating is limited annual arts and crafts show that will Counterpoint Shelter and Crisis Drivers at (800) 370-8592. Johnson, (734) 522-3918. seating, so reservations required. be held Saturday, Nov. 17, in the hall Center offers free counseling and Volunteer drivers are needed to Literacy Council Toastmasters Call (734) 756-6904 to make a reser­ of Sts. Peters Paul Church, 750 N. respite services for people ages 10-17 transport area residents to meetings The Community Literacy Council The Westland Easy Talkers vation. Beech Daly, Dearborn Heights. For and their families. For more informa­ of the Western Wayne Parkinson's (CLC) is looking for volunteer tutors Toastmasters Club can help people Registration more information, call Deb at (248) tion, call (734) 563-5005. Disease Support Group. The meetings in Western Wayne County to help overcome their fear of speaking in Academic Pathways Cooperative 946-0173 or Virginia t (734) 522-9653. Toughlove take place 7-9 p.m. on the second adults improve their reading, writing front of people by teaching public Preschool at 30330 Schoolcraft Road, Franklin High A Toughlove support group meets Thursday of the month in the Livonia and communication skills. The CLC speaking in a friendly and supportive Livonia, is enrolling youngsters for Those who make hand-made crafts 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest Senior Center, Farmington Road south will provide training to interested atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 its for 3- and 4-year-old programs. or fine art are invited to participate Wayne Skill Center, Ann Arbor Trail of Five Mile. Drivers may be offered volunteers. Previous experience or p.m. Monday Cozy Corner Family - Toilet training is not required. Call in the juried Franklin High School between Merriman and Farmington a stipend. Parkinson's patients, a bachelor's degree is not required. Dining, 35111W. Michigan Ave. at (734) 459-6689 or visit the Web site Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. roads. Newcomers welcome. Call caregivers and others may attend The council will provide free training Wayne Road, Wayne. For more infor­ atwww.academicpathwayspreschool. Saturday, Nov. 17. Money raised goes (734) 261-7880 or (248) 380-7748. the meetings. Call (734) 459-0216 or and materials, and then match you mation, call Vicki Brannon at (734) com for more information. to the athletic department at FHS. For (734) 421-4208. with an adult student in your area. 467-7224 or Curt Gottlieb at (734) Girl Scouts information, contact Julie Culp, (734) VOLUNTEERS VNA Hospice Call (734) 416-4906 for more informa­ 525-8445. Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit welcomes 522-0039. Karmanos Institute Visiting Nurse Association of tion. Democratic Club girls ages 5-17 to discover fun and St. Michael's The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hospice Heartland Hospice The Garden City Democratic Club friendship, while enjoying opportuni­ The Women's Guild of St. Michael Institute needs volunteers to trans­ program needs volunteers to comfort Heartland Hospice is looking for meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday ties to develop leadership skills. Girl Catholic Church, on Hubbard at port cancer patients to mammogram and support patients at the end of caring and dedicated people with of the month (September through ' Scouting builds girls of courage, Plymouth in Livonia, invites all area and doctor appointments in metro­ life. Volunteers can provide com­ an interest in serving terminally June) in Room 5 of the Maplewood confidence, and character, who make crafters to participate in their annual politan Detroit. Drivers are needed panionship, write a memoir, provide ill patients and their families in Center, Maplewood west of Merriman. the world a better place. Girl Scouts Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. for Macomb and Oakland counties, ' respite for family or work as office Washtenaw, western Wayne, Monroe For more information, call Billy Pate of Metro Detroit aiso is looking for to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the caf­ Dearborn and Detroit. Volunteers support. A free 18-hour training and Livingston counties. 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ride. Manitowoc There they boarded Grueling bike Nanaronni lives with a a ferry to Ludington. They ended shunt, a valve that is surgically their trip back home in Oakland trip tests heart, implanted to drain cerebrospi­ County. nal fluid that builds up with hydrocephaly, also known as MIND OVER MATTER mind and body water on the brain. "I spent one month training "If you just met her you would for it" Dave Stormzand said. BY ANNETTE KINGSBURY never know anything was wrong "It was surprising how many STAFF WRITER with her," Stormzand said. "She cyclists said, You don't have the Dave Stormzand knows way looks fine and she's a normal legs for it'... A lot of people were too much about hydrocepha­ person. But she has to have a saying, 'They can't do this.'" lus. That's because his cousin, shunt." He estimated she's had But Stormzand, who admits, Megan Nanaronni, 20, has suf­ about 10 surgeries since receiv­ "I live for adventure," said the fered from the condition since ing the shunt. battle was simply mind over. Rochester's David Stormzand and Oxford's Ian Jorgensen pull into the dock in Manitowoc, Wise, after a 100-mile ride being diagnosed with a brain­ STARS-kids is raising money matter. along the Lake Michigan shore during their rigorous fund-raising trek this month. "A few days into the trip, the boys stem tumor when she was just 3 to help researchers find break­ "If your mind gives up, then started referring to a 60-mile ride as a short day," said tan's dad, Greg Jorgensen. years old. through technology to make your body is going to give up "Her life has been surgery the problems associated with right behind," he said. "I rode "My bike fell sideways and so Rochester Mills Beer Co, where Americorps, he said, "was def­ after surgery," Stormzand said. shunts, such as breaks, blockage about 500 miles before the trip did I," he said. "I couldn't sleep Stormzand works. initely life-changing. That really "All the things she went through and infection, a thing of the past. in about a month, so I felt I was on my left side for about a week." "I learned a lot," Stormzand put a focus on... what do I realty during her life, it was almost On Aug. 4, Stormzand and pretty ready. But our ride, it was Greg Jorgensen said his son, said. "I want to do it again and want to do. I wanted to have a inspiring.... I wanted to do Jorgensen, neither of whom had just day after day; very gruel­ who had never ridden more than raise a lot more money." life where I would help other something where I could show experience with long-distance ing. ... 50 miles, was still going strong Up next for the two young people. It really motivated me." her how much she meant to me riding, began their journey. "When I did pick spots to rest, at the end. men is college. Ian Jorgensen, "Guys like Ian and David and how much she impacted Their support team included I tried to pick good views of "As we pulled up to home, he an Oxford High School gradu­ are an inspiration to me," Greg me." their dads, Greg Jorgensen and Lake Michigan.... I really got to was elated. The last mile, as we ate; is attending Embry-Riddle Jorgensen said. So Stormzand, 20, of John Stormzand, a photogra­ see what Michigan is about" entered Oxford, the speed limit Aeronautical University in "Experiencing their values, Rochester, planned, organized pher for the Rochester Eccentric, "A few days into the trip, the is 25 miles per hour; he was Daytona Beach, Fla. Stormzand, determination and dedication and executed a bicycle ride to who chronicled the trip with his boys started referring to a 60- doing 30.... He seemed in pretty an Avondale High School gives me faith in the future. raise money for STARS-kids camera. mile ride as a short day," Greg good shape. I was amazed." graduate who recently spent 10 They contribute to global heart­ (Seeking Techniques Advancing Starting at the Mackinac Jorgensen said. In its maiden voyage, the months working for Americorps warming." Research in Shunts). Another Bridge, the travelers rode U.S. On the third day, in the mid­ ride raised $650. Sponsors in the South, plans to attend cousin, Ian Jorgensen, also 20, 2 into Wisconsin, then followed dle of a 70-mile ride in drizzly included KLM Bike and Fitness Oakland Community College [email protected] of Oxford, went along for the the Lake Michigan shore to weather, Stormzand crashed. in Rochester Hills and the this fall. (248) 651-7575, Ext. 17 St. Robert's fall festival opens today, Sept.6 Military Moms to host benefit walk Midway rides, a Vegas room prize; live music for three eve­ by Channel 6 (8 p.m. to mid­ and live music can all be found nings; and the meals served night), and Sunday by Misty Michigan Military Moms do on behalf of all Americans the registration fee can walk. A at the St. Robert Bellarmine Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Blues ¢7-10 p.m.). is sponsoring its first annual every day. registration form for the 2007 Fall Festival, which opens on The festival hours are 6-9 On the festival menu are fish walk - the 2007 MMM Walk "The troops include a num­ MMM Walk is available at today, Sept. 6. p.m. Thursday (rides only), 6 (served 4-7:30 p.m. Friday), - to support the troops. ber of young men and women the organizations' Web site at The parish's 54th annual p.m. to midnight Friday, noon chicken (4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, The walk takes place on from southeastern Michigan, www.michiganmilitarymoms. festival will take place on the to midnight Saturday, and and roast beef (1-6 p.m. 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 15, at and this walk is a grass-roots org or by calling (313) 274-1877- grounds of the church on West 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Sunday). For more information, Dearborn's Ford Field, off activity that enables moms, Participants are encouraged to Chicago at Inkster Road. Live music will be performed call 313-937-1530, ext. 142, or of South Brady St. Check-in dads, brothers, sisters, friends, register in advance, Highlights include a raffle Friday by Moose & 'Da Sharks visit the Web site strobertbel- tables open at 9:00 a.m. Total family, and just plain con­ Proceeds from the 2007 drawing for a $10,000 grand (8 p.m. to midnight), Saturday larmine.com/festival.html. walking distance is just under cerned citizens a more personal MMM Walk will be used to two miles. opportunity to show their sup­ benefit the troops, with special The Michigan Military port," said Kathy Demko, an emphasis on care package sup­ Moms is a non-political sup­ active MMM and chairperson plies. port group of mothers who of the 2007 walk, Michigan Military Moms is have sons and/or daughters The participation fee is $30 a support group for Moms with serving in the U.S. military. for adults, $20 for youths sons and daughters serving The 2007 MMM Walk is an and senior citizens. The price in the United States Military. effort by the group to host an includes a complimentary 2007 MMM is a one-of-a-kind orga­ CITY OF WESTLAND activity for those who wish MMM Walk T-shirt, which will nization focusing on the sup­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF they could do more to show be handed out on the day of port of Michigan Moms and YEAR XXXII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM their support for the men and the Walk. Children age 9 and their children in the military. AND SUBMISSION OF THE CAPERS women who are serving in the under can walk for free. They All branches of the service are (July 1,2006 - June 3« military during a time of war. will not receive a T-shirt, but represented in the organiza­ MMM also hopes it will they also registered. tion. For more information, go The City of Westland will be holding two 2) public hearings on the status of its Year XXXII Community serve as a gentle reminder of There is no need to collect to the Web site, www.michi- Development and HOME programs. The first is at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2007, at a meeting of the Westland City Council in the Council Chambers at 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan. The second what their sons and daughters pledges; participants who pay ganmilitarymoms.org. is Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the City of Westland's Community Development Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Dorsey Center at 32715 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan, 48186. The purpose of these public hearings is to receive questions and comments on the Year XXXII Community Development Block Grant and HOME projects and programs for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2007. All interested persons, especially LOW ANITMODERATE INCOME PERSONS, SENIOR CITIZENS, COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND MINORITIES are encouraged to attend. In addition, written comments may be received at the Mayor's Office at Westland City Hall or the Office of Housing and Community Development, 32715 Dorsey Street, Westland, Michigan 48186. Oral questions and comments, as well as written comments will be received on the following Year XXXII projects: YOU ARE INVITED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS EXPENDED FOR FISCAL PERIOD 2006/2007 Representatives From Project Status Amount CD. Administration Annual, Completed $193,399 HOWE MILITARY SCHOOL Rehabilitation Administration Annual, Completed $140,346 will be in Plymouth meeting with families Housing Rehabilitation Annual, Completed $90,349 discuss fall and Senior Programs Annual, Completed $170,910 summer camp enrollment NSA Transportation Program Annual, Completed $4,864 Hegira Programs Annual, Completed $5,000 LOCATION. The Inn sir St. John's First Step - Annual, Completed $5,000 Golt & Conference Center Youth Assistance Program Annual, Completed $30,000 -U045 Five Mile HIKKI Friendship Center Section 108 Loan Annual, Completed $32,916 Plymouth. MI 4Si70 ? Handicap Accessible Bus Project Completed $63,429 Curtis Woods Park Project Completed $30,000 WHEN Thursday. Sept. IS. 2007 Outreach Ordinance/Code Compliance Officer Annual, Completed $91,000 7:00 - 9:00 pin Rehabilitation Code Enforcement Annual Completed $2,812 Carver Subdivision Mass Grading Project Underway $3,715 Howe students achieve through Dorsey Park Project Completed $64,387 Cayley East Park Project Completed $39,950 self-confidence, self-discipline, Fire Department Emergency Extraction Equipment Project Completed $1,600 leadership, respect and organization TOTAL CDBG EXPENDITURES YEAR XXXII PROGRAM $969,677 HOME FUNDS EXPENDED FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD 2006/2007 • iiijrli - i U • i ml' L,I Preparatory • Lu-cduiuUuiMl * Ki^uiuiib Academics HOME Administration Annual Completed $33,132 People's Community Hope for Homes, Inc. Program Year Completed $127,791 • Church Affiliated (CHDO Set-aside) HomeBuyer Program Program Year Completed • Selective admission, not a punitive program Rental Rehabilitation Program Program Year Completed $88,576 Liberty Hill Scattered Site Group Home Rehabilitation Program Year Completed $36,721 (Infonnal/Complimentcii i TOTAL HOME EXPENDITURES YEAR XXXII PROGRAM $286,244 Call us toll free at Total program income receipted into the Federal Reporting System for the Year XXXII CDBG Program is $64,000. Total program income receipted into the Federal Reporting System for the Year XXXII HOME 1-888-GO-2-HOWE (1-888-462-4693) Program is $45,660. *A11 financial data is subject to final reconciliation and audit adjustments. Still accepting applications for Fall Semester. In conjunction with reviewing the progress of Year XXXII Community Development and HOME Programs, the City will be submitting its annual CAPER to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on September 29,2007. The draft CAPER will be available for review and comment during Fully accredited by the NCA, ISACS the period September 14, 2007 through September 28, 2007 (15 day comment period) in the Office of and the State of Indiana Housing and Community Development, Dorsey Community Center, 32715 Dorsey Road, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All written comments, if requested, will be forwarded to the Detroit Field Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. "Howe has been helping young people since 1884** Terry Carroll, Director Housing and Community Development www.howemilitary. com

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Canton facility shapes foundation cheerleaders into launches endowment BY TIFFANY L PARKS SWF WRITER Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan While the smaller cheerleaders will announce a $10 million endowment fund on the other side of the gymnasium campaign at an inaugural auction and dinner worked on the perfect execution of gala, Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Townsend Hotel throwing their left fists in the air, in Birmingham. Peyton Phiobeck, 8, took a.deep Titled "Legends of the Heart," the black tie breath and broke out into a sprint. event will also honor a founder and first execu­ As her petite body flipped into tive director, Sylvia Brown of Southfield, and the air and then landed back on the the organization's 55th anniversary. ground, she grinned and her coach To honor and celebrate their contribution to offered her a compliment. the organization, CLF named the endowment Peyton is one Michigan Xtreme fund for Sylvia and Harry Brown and set the Cheer's 301 athletes, who travel to ambitious goal to continue with and build upon the Canton facility from all over the work the Browns began over a half-century the metro area. ago. "We are one of the top notch pro­ The purpose of the endowment fund is to pro­ grams in the state," said Michele vide consistent revenue and reduce the reliance Julien, a MIX Cheer coach and on other types of funding sources. CLF com­ administrative worker. pleted a phase one endowment fund that today Founded by Lisa Hemmie in stands at $1.8 million. 2002 with less than 50 cheerlead­ PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The evening will also recognize the 55th ers, MIX started as a hobby, but Cheer and gymnastic techniques blend into each other at Michigan Xtreme Cheer. Instructor Kelly Ward teaches the class. anniversary of CLF service to Michigan families quickly grew into a business and affected by leukemia, lymphoma and related has satellite offices in Ann Arbor been with MIX for three seasons. blood disorders with many friends and sup­ and Lansing. "The kids get to go to competi­ porters in attendance. Founded in Detroit in The company has merged opera­ tions and the program has great 1952 by the Brown and other families who lost tions twice, with the most recent organization," she said, adding that children to leukemia, CLF has grown into an one taking place in May with the staff members listen to parent organization currently serving 3,900 families Premier Cheer Zone of Canton. concerns and put an emphasis on throughout the state. CLF support programs In addition to its award-winning safety. help patients and families cope, overcome bar­ cheer leading teams, MIX offers In addition to occasionally riers and maintain or improve their quality of private lessons in tumbling, stunt­ bringing in outside choreogra­ life as they face the challenges of dealing with a ing and Tai Kwon Do. Athletes are phers, MIX has more than a dozen serious illness. age 3 and up. coaches. One of its teams captured The Sylvia and Harry Brown Endowment With several championship ban­ the 2007 Cheersport National Fund will benefit, as Sylvia describes them, "all ners hanging from the ceiling of Championship. my children," the thousands of children and its Ronda Drive facility and doz­ The company was previously families who have been provided for, comforted, ens of polished trophies in clear chosen as one of the country's and cherished by CLF over the years, as well as view, infectious giggles and chants top 25 cheer leading programs by those who are to come. pierced the air. American Cheerleader's All Star "There is no more fitting way for CLF to A group of parents watched the Insider Magazine. honor its founders than to name this endow­ action on a set of bleachers. Some Julien, whose 14-year-old daugh­ ment for them and recognize Sylvia in talked amongst themselves, while ter, Caitlyn, has cheered with MIX September," said CLF President Glenn Trevisan. others snapped pictures. since its inception, said the coaches "It will forever assure that Sylvia and Harry Jill Georgeson of Plymouth has place as much emphasis on having Brown will be associated with CLF." four daughters in the program, fun as they do on winning trophies. Honorary chairs of the event are Cindy Obron Bailee, 11; Olivia, 9; Gabrielle, 7 "We like to think that we're one Kahn and Dr. Marc Kahn, Ellen Lesser Siegel and Miranda, 5. big happy family," she said. and Dr. Les Siegel and Sylvia Brown. "It's fun, it's great exercise and For more information on MIX, Event chairs are Anne Lehker and Sam it teaches them that competitive log onto www.mixcheer.com or call Slaughter and Kathryn & David Pothier. Tickets spirit," Georgeson said. 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OUR VIEWS SOM, I KNOW TH£ T166RS MICHIGAN FOOTBALL IS Stopping for school &R£ STRUGGLING. BUT JUST AROUND THE cueeR UP... CORH6R! buses isn't enough They're back — yes, the kids have returned to school this week, but so have the long, yellow buses and, with them, the need for renewed attention to safety precautions. When par­ ents send their kids off to school by bus, trusting they'll make it without a mishap, they're trusting that drivers will use good common sense as well. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. According to a state Web site, while the number of bus accidents has decreased from 1995-2004, the number of fatalities has actu­ ally risen. It's just because this is the first week of school that drivers need to pay special attention at bus stops, on the road and near schools. If there is one characteristic common to all kids, it's that they get excited, and excited kids don't always pay attention to the traffic around them. For other kids, finding the bus stop — and the right bus — can lead to careless darting between parked vehicles. In feet, 12.8 percent of all school bus accidents reportedly hap­ pen at bus stops. Parents, teachers and kids all can play a role in keeping youngsters safe. It's suggested that parents get their kids to the bus at least five minutes early, to avoid carelessness born out of haste. Teachers and parents need to instruct youngsters on the elements of bus safety, and then see to it that those same youths practice what they've hopefully learned. Caution by drivers is also called for in areas where there are no sidewalks, such as subdivisions and rural areas. Without a defined area for walking, like a sidewalk, if s easy for kids to wander into the middle of the road. Coming around a bend in the road, a driver bent on mak­ ing it to work on time could be unable to stop in time to avoid LETTERS kids in the car's direct path. Headlights ought to be on at all Veteran needs help focus is on giving our schools the tools hit. As the buses pulled out of Glenn, times, for viewing by both drivers and kids, especially since and resources they need to produce the the windshield wipers stopped work­ the return to Eastern Standard Time is now delayed in the I would like to tell a story about WHY best educated, best trained graduates. ing, So the driver for safety reasons had fall and mornings will be darker longer. Veterans Haven Inc. was born. Fourteen For Michigan to be. a leader in the 21st to pull over. She called and they were The key to child safety from the bus stop to the school door years ago this concept was developed century global economy it is essential sending another bus. is for drivers to use good common sense. But for those who from a seed in my mind. I knew it had that our students are top-notch and that We were pulled over on Marquette want to go by the book, Michigan requires that drivers stop never been done and would be able to our work-force is second to none. It is at the driveway of Vermeulen Funeral my belief that it begins with providing 20 feet behind and before a bus whose red overhead lights provide a great deal of assistance to Home. I asked her if she wanted me to vets that were homeless or in need. To our schools the resources they need. go out and try to get the wipers going, are flashing. But don't wait until then; prepare to stop the date we have given away more than $1.4 Both Wayne-Westland so coach Massey and I stood out in the moment the bus's yellow lights are activated. million worth of food, tons of clothing, Superintendent Greg Baracy rain trying to get them to work. No such If you think you're seeing more of them, you could be right. furniture, appliances and hundreds and Deputy Superintendent for luck, so we suggested that she pull into The number of registered buses has been up in recent years, of vehicles to help vets maintain their Administrative and Business Services the parking lot so when we transferred but it is still less than in the late 1990s. And thafs the impor­ employment or go to school. Gleaners Gary Martin expressed frustration with the players and cheerleaders and equip­ tant thing, isn't it? That we see the buses and act according^. Food Bank has been a great supporter the state of Michigan budget process in ment to the other bus when it arrived, There's a reason why we're called adults. We're supposed to of vets and Augie Fernandes, president, that article, and I cannot blame them we wouldn't have to do it in the street. understand that actions have consequences. recently donated $5,000 to help us pur­ for that. Michigan is facing an unprec­ Well as soon as we pulled into the A combination of common sense and good driving prac­ chase food. edented budget crisis that stems from parking lot, the bus drivers were tices will ensure that our kids have a safe return to school. Even though we do receive some fed­ numerous issues, including outsourcing advised to pull over and take cover, so eral dollars to operate our housing pro­ of jobs and massive downsizing of our I ran into Vermeulen Funeral Home. gram, we operate strictly on donations manufacturing sector which drops us I was already wet, so I walk in and from the public, businesses, churches into a nearly $2 billion deficit for fiscal said, "Hi, I am with the Glenn football and various Vets organization. Recently year 2008. team and our bus broke down and they I seen a news story on Channel 7 Action This deficit necessitates meticulous informed us to pull all buses over and News, it involved a disabled vet, Terry planning, organizing and difficult work take cover. Would it be OK if we came best face during autumn Edwards with post-traumatic stress dis­ as we try and manage our way out of in. I promise we will be very quiet." order and his wife Brenda. this hole. Even as the state experiences They said absolutely, so I ran back out­ Although the thermometer doesn't seem to know it yet, Apparently, they were behind in their such a massive funding shortage, it is side to the back of the funeral home. We autumn is right around the corner. While many people might property taxes and needed to borrow important to know that in order for us got the cheerleaders out first then the be lamenting summer's pending departure (school children some money. They owned their home, to thrive in the future we cannot lag players. come to mind), it is during the fall season that Michigan is at paid in full. The individual/company behind the country and the world when They let us go into the room on the its finest. that they thought they could trust to it comes to educating our children. left. The players and cheerleaders were Fall means cooler days, football and bountiful harvests, borrow this money came to their home During a marathon House of very respectful as were the coaches, but most people associate the season with the dazzling show and did a JOB on them. While they were Representatives' floor session although we were all soaked. The of color that takes over Michigan's plentiful forests. With signing the papers they thought were Wednesday, Aug. 22, two budgets people at Vermeulen were wonderful. Labor Day weekend now in the rearview mirror, it won't be for a loan, this slime ball snuck in a quit for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, They were dealing with some people long before trees start changing color. In fact, some trees are claim deed and voila, the Edwardses the School Aid Fund (SAF) and the that were involved in an accident as already beginning to change in the northern part of the state. no longer owned their home. I've been Department of Education (DOE) were the storm started, so we kept the place Between now and late November, forests in the state will in contact with these people and now presented. Michigan's SAF budget pretty busy for about a half hour. undergo a wonderful transformation, changing from their they have to get a loan to buy back their increased 2.3 percent, or $300.2 mil­ It started clearing up and the other summer green to an array of gold, yellow, scarlet and orange. house from the bank that bought the lion, compared to the 2006-07 budget bus arrived. We. transferred all the If you are hicky enough to catch them at their peak, these col­ paper from Mr. Slick. How anybody can year. The budget increases the per-pupil equipment and were on our way. With ors provide a breathtaking vista unmatched during any other do this to another person is beyond my funding by $100 and invests more all the storms and the tornadoes that time of the year. comprehension and I've seen and heard money in early education programs to touched down in the area, our game was many stories. prepare students for academic success delayed until 9 p-m. Fall is certainly a time much anticipated by hunters in Val Clark from Channel 7 came from an early age. The DOE budget The Rockets played Livonia Franklin. the state. There are more than 750,000 licensed hunters out to our center and interviewed me increased by 7-95 percent, or $7.2 mil­ They say lightning never strikes twice, in Michigan, which ranks third in the nation. And they are about this event. I could care less about lion, as compared to the 2006-07 bud­ but it did and the Rockets defeated chomping at the bit to get out in the field. More importantly, being on TV, but the word about the get. Franklin, 26-17- they will be spending lots of money not only buying gear, but Edwardses hit the airways. While being For Wayne-Westland Community On behalf of all the players, cheer­ also staying in hotels, eating at restaurants and buying gas. interviewed, we, the staff and crew at Schools, there will be $7,881 allocated leaders, coaches and parents involved According to state officials, hunters will contribute about Veterans Haven donated $10,000 to per pupil* up $100 from last school year. in the John Glenn football program, $1.3 billion to the state's economy, which helps many north­ help these people out of this bind. I did It should be noted that state funding for we would like to thank everyone at ern towns stay afloat after the busy summer tourism season some investigating before we put our Wayne-Westland schools for the 2007- Vermeulen Funeral Home for all the has waned. money in the hat, all money collected 2008 school year has been increased by help and keeping us safe,, and somewhat But you certainly don't have to be a hunter to get out and on their behalf will go toward the down approximately $1.3 million. As legisla­ DRY. As vice president of the JGHS enjoy the brilliant fall colors. There are dozens (if not hun­ payment and other fees associated with tors, we have a responsibility to make Football Boosters, I also would like to dreds) of fall color tour routes across the state. Some follow obtaining this loan. A trust fund has sure that all of our children across the thank you for all you did. It was greatly major state highways, while others are on secondary roads. been set up at National City Bank. If state get the education they'll need to appreciated. For a list of some of these, check out the Web site, www. anyone would like to make a donation, succeed. And although an extra $100 Bud Somerville michigan.org. please send it to the attention of Andy per student isn't nearly as much as we Westland You can also make up your own route. All you need is a Daily, Edwards Home Relief Fund, wanted to provide our children, we were map and an afternoon or two to enjoy Michigan at its finest. National City Bank, 114 S. Stevenson still able to invest more in education Visit a cider mill or a winery — the state has plenty of both. Highway, Royal Oak, MI 48067. I'm this year while being fiscally responsible SHARE YOUR OPINIONS Or drive along one of Michigan's beautiful coast lines to really sure the Edwards family would appreci­ as we work through this unprecedented ate any support they receive. In closing, budget crisis. Now that the budgets get an appreciation of this state's bountiful natural resources. We welcome your letters to the editor. Please on behalf of Veteran's Haven, our crew have been presented, I am hopeful our include your name, address and phone number Of course, the one negative about fall is that it is too short. and volunteers, we would like to offer school administrators and educators And, unfortunately, we all know what comes next. But it's too for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 our thanks to anyone that can help. will have a better understanding of words or less. We may edit for clarity, space early to think about winter. First, let's enjoy Michigan's most what financial resources will be avail­ beautiful season. Vince Berna and content. president, founder able so they can plan the next school year and to maximize the funding for Veterans Haven Inc. our students. Letters to the editor WESTLAND State supports schools State Rep. Richard LeBlanc Westtand Observer 18th District 36251 Schoolcraft As your state representative, I am • Westland Livonia, Ml 48150 dedicated to serving the residents of Part of HomeTown Communications Network™ Westland. It is my goal to do everything in my power to make Michigan's com­ Thanks for the assistance Fax: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President munities a better place to live, work and Oh Friday Aug. 25, the John Glenn General Manager raise a family. In response to the recent football team was leaving for the "Big Day Prep Showdown" at Eastern E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry column, "District waits for Lansing to fix budget," I wish to reiterate that my Michigan University when the storm [email protected]. Managing Editor Director of Advertising

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That's the purpose of the Unfortunately, though, Michigan's not workers from other states and replacements, the entire 110-member Michigan's Defining Moment campaign. working families have been hit hard countries. i House of Representativeswill also be On an optimistic note: Leaders in Michigan are' in this tough economy. Many of our Since 2000, Michigan has lost more up for election. The revolving door will taking up the challenge. More than 100 gathered workers5 jobs have been than 240,000 manufacturing jobs, be operating there, too: A sizable num­ in two separate meetings this May to discuss these outsourced to other according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor ber of state representatives are sure problems. They agreed on three reform principles states and countries. Statistics. That number will continue to be term-limited out. Others will designed to transform Michigan to a new era of Still more are losing to climb unless we take action, and voluntarily be defeated or step down, prosperity. They are: out on job opportuni­ that's what the Hire Michigan First so that a majority of the House will be • Greatly enhance the skills and potential of our ties right here at home plan is all about. We must fight to Phil Power new. people so they can compete with workers around when out-of-state ensure that when Michigan invests in And the Senate will resemble a the globe — and win. That means we must grow, companies that con­ companies, our workers are first in freshman dorm. At least 31 out of 38 retain and attract talent. tract with the state of line for the jobs. presently sitting state senators will be term-limited • Invest in those competitive assets Which differ­ Rep. Marc Michigan choose out- Companies that bring in workers out of office. Others will undoubtedly leave voluntarily entiate Michigan from other places in order to best Corriveau of-state workers over from other states and countries hurt or be defeated. attract and retain those who provide jobs and other our own. the qualified, experienced workers That means a large majority of the 152 elected state talented people. When companies we have in our state. Here are two officeholders sworn in on Jan. 1,2011, will be men and • Make our public sector nimble, thrifty and receive economic development incen­ examples: women who are rookies, just starting their jobs. accountable. tives from the state, Michigan workers When Michigan approved a tax-free That's why they are starting to call Nov. 2,2010, a And now it's your turn -- your chance to weigh should be the ones on the job, plain Agricultural Processing Renaissance "watershed election." Much of today's leadership slate in and refine these ideas for statewide transforma­ and simple. Zone to support the construction of an will be wiped clean. tion. The Defining Moment Campaign will launch That's why I've proposed an aggres­ ethanol plant in Marysville, an out-of- But though we will be starting with a fresh cast of. more than 80 statewide Community Conversations sive job-creation plan that gives prior­ state company brought in its workers characters, the problems we face today — problems in October and November. Through those meet­ ity for economic development projects from Texas for the project. that add up to the greatest economic and political crisis ings, more than 1,000 additional leaders and to companies that employ 100 percent Battle Creek-based Duncan Aviation since the Great Depression — will not have gone away. engaged citizens will discuss and refine these Michigan workers. received a tax break valued at more That's why Michigan's present state of flux rep­ reform principles. Then we will tackle the job of The Hire Michigan First plan gives than $2.2 million over six years when resents truly a "defining moment" — a time to call prioritizing the trade-offs in taxes and public ser­ companies that hire 100 percent it decided to undergo a major expan­ forth a new generation of citizenship and civic lead­ vices that may be necessary to achieve significant Michigan workers priority in the sion in 2005. The Colorado-based ership to help make a new Michigan. change. awarding of tax breaks and other eco­ company working on the project As a result, a statewide effort called "Michigan's This is not something new, or unique to nomic development tools. This rule not only brought in its own workers Defining Moment Public Engagement Campaign" is Michigan. In northwest Ohio, more than 20,000 would apply to projects handled by for the project, it also failed to obey being launched this fall. The goal: To bring leaders and citizens have worked together to come up with pri­ the Michigan Economic Development Michigan's wage laws, according to citizens together to grapple with some of the problems orities and solutions for transforming that strug­ Corp. and certain state-funded the Michigan State Building and our political system hasn't been able to solve. gling region. In New Jersey, citizen panels are programs, including the Strategic Construction Trades Council. The economic challenge is formidable. working to rewrite the state's outdated tax system. 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Deadline for an announcement to A Family Fun Rally Day Celebration and his comedy 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept 9, Christians and members of other Township. Includes a free dinner each Rentals $20 Saturday only, $30 for both . appear in the Thursday edition is noon Sunday School Registration Event 11 at Unity of Livonia, 2866Q Five Mile, ' Christian faiths. Seating is limited, week. Free child care available when days, $5 additional for table rentals. Monday, a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Prince between inkster and Middlebelt. however, and priority will be given attending class. To register, call (248) - Applications now being accepted at of Peace Lutheran Church, 37775 Donation is $20. For information, call to Lutherans. Ancient Faith Radio 374-5932 or send e-mail to Margy. (734)464-0990. SEPTEMBER Palmer road, Westland. Everyone is (734)421-1760. (www.ancientfaithradio.com), the [email protected]. Catholic women's conference Tent/rummage sale invited. Parents accompany children. Worship schedule online Orthodox radio station, will Riverside Park Church of God is Women Encountering Christ in 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Please join in for games, crafts, prizes 10 a.m. Sundays through Sept. 9, record all colloquium presentations. pleased to present The Aliens 10:45 Friendship and Love is the fifth annua! Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and fellowship on the church lawn when fall worship schedule resumes Compact discs of the recordings, in a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the church, Catholic Women's Conference spon­ 37775 Palmer, one block west of commemorating the start of the at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., at Faith MP3 and standard audio format may 11771 Newburgh Road at Plymouth sored by the Archdiocese of Detroit Newburgh, Westland. Under the tent 2007-08 Sunday School year. Call the Community Presbyterian Church, be ordered in advance or at the coi- road, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, rent space for $20, $35 to rent space church office at (734) 722-1735 if you 44400 W. 10 Mile, Novi. For more infor­ ioquium. for more information. The Aliens sing at the Macomb Community College with church's table. Inside the church have any questions. mation, call (248) 349-2345. For information or to register, visit of One who brings us back to reality. Sports & Expo center, 14500 E. 12 you'll find gently used clothing and Church picnic GriefShare recovery seminar www.orthodoxdetroit.com. For further Listen to their music, hear the mes­ Mile, Warren. Cost is $45 adults, $35 shoes for the family at $2 a bag. For Newburg Church S Neighborhood And support group begins 9 a.m. assistance, contact colloquium coor­ sage. Their music is their mirror. You for full-time college or high school more information, call Mary Rose at Picnic, afterlO a.m. worship Sunday, Sunday, Sept. 9, and 6:30 p.m. dinator David Adrian at (248) 322-9226 never have to ask them about the students, and includes the conference (734) 722-4363 or Barb at (734) 722- Sept. 9, at the church, 36500 Ann Thursday, Sept. 13, at Romulus or [email protected]. St. things in the world that count the and lunch. Religious are free of charge 3233. Arbor Trail, Livonia. Newburg groups Wesleyan Church, 37300 Goddard Andrew House Center for Orthodox most... their music says it all. but must register. Convenient registra­ Pafooza/community jubilee will have information on upcoming at Huron River Drive. No charge. For Christian Studies was founded in 2001 ENDOW tion using secure PayPal is available 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, programs and how to grow closer to more information, call (734) 941-1511 to promote the Orthodox Christian faith Educating on the Nature & Dignity of by visit www.aodwomensminist.ry. Sept. 8, at Redford Aldersgate United Christ. Food, Moon Walk, magicians, orvisitwww.griefshare.org. by word and example through formal Women, a women's study group to org. Mail-in registration forms avail­ Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly, face painting, music, games and Colloquium instruction, worship and good works. discover their God-given dignity and able by sending e-mail request to between Plymouth and West Chicago. fellowship for everyone. Call (734) St. Andrew House-Center for Taste of Greece femininity through Catholic teaching, [email protected] 12:30-6:30 p.m. chicken dinners, ham­ 422-0149. Orthodox Christian Studies will host Festival takes place 5-11 p.m. Friday, series of sessions explores Pope John or calling (734) 459-9558. burgers, hot dogs, Polish sausage, Religious education Faith of Our Fathers: A Colloquium Sept. 14, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Paul ll's Letter to Women while enjoy­ Cruise etc., and car show, health fair, dunk Children's Religious Education avail­ on Orthodoxy for Lutherans Sept. Sept. 15, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, ing a prayerful, relaxed atmosphere St. Aidan Travelers embark on an 11-day tank, inflatables, caricatures, cake able beginning 10:45 a.m. to noon 10-11, for Lutheran clergy and their Sept. 16, at Nativity of the Virgin of faith, friendship and fellowship, cruise of the Mediterranean on Nov. 3. walk, games, prizes. 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at St. Aidan Catholic , spouses and Lutheran lay leaders Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 39851 runs Thursdays, Sept. 27 to Nov. 15, Cruise departs Rome for Genoa, Monte silent auction with lots of great items Church, 17500 Farmington Road, ' from the Great Lakes region of the Five Mite, Plymouth. Festival grounds .in Bixman Hall (church buiiding) at Carlo, Valencia, Spain, LaValletta, Malta, including Tigers tickets. Concert by Livonia. Cost is $90 for first child, $30 U.S. and Canada, at St. Paul of the open one hour earlier. Stroll the St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Tunis, Tunisia, returns to Rome for two BMCR (Black Methodists for Church for each additional chiid. Call (734) Cross Passionist Retreat Center, Agora (Greek marketplace). Indulge Farmington Road, north of Six Mile, additional days. Cost is reasonable and Renewal) Choir 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 425-9333. 23333 Schoolcraft next door to the in delicious homemade Greek food Livonia. Cost is $60 for materials. includes airfare, many meals and all All activities at family friendly prices. LOGOS Youth Club St. Andrew House complex near the and pastries. Try the Loukoumathes Registration required. Visit www.endo- accommodations. For brochure and Singers wanted Registration days are 10:30 a.m. intersection of 1-96 and Telegraph.' (Greek doughnuts). Inflatable fun wonline.com or call (734) 425-5950. details, call (734) 425-5950 or stop at Riverside Park Church of God is look­ and noon Sunday, Sept. 9 and 16, at Registration begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 10, sponsored by Oasis Golf (one price Mom to Mom sale church office, 17500 Farmington Road, ing for voices to join their choir, if Northville First United Methodist colloquium concludes with farewell to play all day). Admission is $2 per Tri-City Christian Center is having Livonia. Space limited. you like to sing and love God {or just Church. Calling all youth grades 4-12 reception 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11. person, $5 per family (2 adults, up to 3 their Spring Mom to Mom Sale 8:30 want to get to know God) join us! to join the LOGOS Youth Club at the Registration fee is $75 per person, children). Bring your festival program a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Choir practice meets once a month church. Recreation, dinner, bibie study includes meals and refreshments at back for free admission all weekend. 3855 Sheldon Road in Canton, just Explore the Catholic faith on Saturday and sings the following • and music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. retreat center. Rooms at the center, Festival proceeds to benefit church north of Michigan Avenue. Table rent­ We are constantly confronted with Sunday at the church, 11771 Newburgh, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 26. For either single or double occupancy, mortgage reduction. Handicap park­ als are sold to capacity with more competing faith claims. What to make corner of Plymouth road, Livonia. more information or registration including several that are handicap- ing available in church parking lot. No than 75 moms selling their kids' of them? Indeed, is truth even know- exceptions. Guest parking is available clothes, toys, baby equipment, etc. . able? Explore the Catholic option and at the Bosch Corp. parking lot adja­ There is a $1 admission. see if curiosity leads to conversion. cent to church. Please use Bosch Corp. Mom-to-Mom sale Tuesdays, started Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m., Haggerty Road entrance across from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at in the Fellowship Hall (church buiiding), St. Kenneth's Church. Newburg United Methodist Church, at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Reformed Protestant service 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. For Farmington Road, Livonia. For informa­ The doctrines and teachings of details, call (734) 422-0149. tion, call (734) 425-5950. solid, Reformed Protestantism will Registration J.O.Y. meeting i Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances be preached at the regular, monthly Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, worship service of the Free Church of Childhood Center is now taking regis­ ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third 1-800^579-7355 • fax: 734-953-2232 Scotland (Continuing) 7 p.m. Friday, trations for the fall program at 14175 Thursday of the month for lunch, t e-maii: [email protected] Sept. 14, at the Cherry Hill School, Farmington Road,north of I-96, Livonia, fellowship and fun, at Riverside Park 50440 Cherry Hill, corner of Ridge, it is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Canton. All are warmly welcome Friday. Loving and caring programs are Plymouth roads, Livonia. Call (734) DR. WILLIAM CYRAL CORESfNE D. KEELER to attend. The Rev. Sean Humby offered for toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, 464-0990. Al! are welcome to join in. of Dayton, Ohio, will preach at the and child care. Call (734) 513-8413 There is no charge, although organiz­ FERMAN Of Plymouth, born April 16, 1918, 78, Clermont, FL, passed away August passed away September 1, 2007. service. For more information, call ers ask that you bring a luncheon dish 31, 2007. He was boro November 29, Beloved wife of the late Eugene Margaret Waldecker at (313) 530-6170, UPCOMING to share. 1928 in Detroit, son of the late Cyral Keeler; loving mother of Patricia D. Humby at (937) 252-1156, or visit www. Smart Discipline seminar Higher Rock Cafe Myron Ferman & Josephine Irene Van Vuren, Lawrence F. Keeler and westminsterconfession.org. Struck Ferman. He was a member of Thomas Paul Keeler; devoted grand­ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Second and fourth Friday of the the Air Force Reserve attaining the mother of Mark A. Battle, Craig A. Victorian fashion show/tea Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live rank of Captain; member of and past- Battle, Sharon M. Battle, Michael S. Shows 2 p.m. and 3:30 p,m. (30 min­ 14175 Farmington Road, north of I-96, bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by president of Wayne County Society of Battle, Katherine J. Battle, Kenneth E. utes each) Saturday, Sept. 15, at First Livonia. Cost is $12 per person, $20 Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, Optometrists, Metropolitan Detroit Keeler, William A. Keeler and Optometrists Society & Michigan Matthew D. Keeler. In iieu of flowers Presbyterian Church of Northville. per couple. To register, visit www. 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Optometrist Assoc; member of Rotary of donations, please send your prayers Guests are served tea and sweets christoursavior.org. For more informa­ Avenue and Palmer. For information, & Masons & First United Methodist to the family. CHARLES "Chuck"" LOUIS on china during the show. Many tion, call (734) 522-6830. If unable call (734) 722-3660 or visit www.tsa. Church of Clermont. He maintained WILSON, Jr. guests are dressed in Victorian attire to attend the seminar, the DVD and 4 higherrockcafe.4t.com. optometrist offices in Detroit & GORDON E. RIVERS, JR. 84 years old, a native Detroit (although that is not required). After workbooks are available for $89. Call Uplifting church services Plymouth, MI for 43 years with his resident, and third generation Age 70, died August 30, 2007. A each show, a tour of the historic First (800) 208-.0807 or purchase online at Want a unique church experience? Join family. Permanent residents since native of Michigan, lived in Lilburn owner of the Detroit based 2001, he and his wife were snowbirds from 1985 until 2001, when he moved Ira Wilson and Sons Dairy, Presbyterian Church is offered to www.smartdiscipline.com. in Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. for a at Bee's Resort in Clermont for a num­ to Lake Sinclair. He was a member of died peacefully with his wife by his guests. The church was established Rummage sale service that will lift your entire family, ber of years Surviving is his wife of Danc'n Single Square Dance Club in side on August 30,2007 at his home in in 1829 recently celebrated 175 years Newburg United Methodist Church, but be prepared for what will happen 57 years, Ora Lee Ebersole Ferman; Harbor Springs, Michigan. He was the Marietta, and was a Ham Radio of ministry in historic Northville. 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, between after just one service. Cant wait for children Dr. Gregory Ferman & wife Operator. He was retired from devoted husband for 56 years to his Christine of Plymouth, MI; Susan Burroughs (Unisys) in Michigan. He childhood sweetheart, the former For information and directions, visit Wayne and Newburgh roads, Livonia, Sunday? Come to the open discussion Gordon, Westland, Ml & Ted Ferman was predeceased by his mother Vera Consuelo Diane Wenger, and loving www.firstpresnville.org. Tickets 10 for will be holding a Rummage Sale fund 7 p.m. Wednesdays as participants and wife Debra, Canton, MI; five Alberta Phillpotts Rivers and his first father to three daughters Camille adults, $5 students age 12 and under. raiser. Pre-sale 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. examine the Word of God. Classes grandchildren & six great-grandchil­ wife Marilyn Louise Carle Rivers. He Wilson Broadbent and her husband Tickets may be purchased in advance 4 (admission $2 per adult). Big Sale available for all ages, child to adult. dren. The funeral service for Dr. is survived by his current wife Debra Bill, Consuelo Wilson Pierrepont and Ferman will be held at 12:00pm on McGuire Rivers of Lake Sinclair; her husband Seth, Caprice Wenger at the church office. Group tickets . 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and 9 Riverside Park Church of God is at 11771 Wednesday, September 5th 2007 in daughter Pamela Dawn Thomas Wilson Baun and her husband Mark, are more easiiy obtained for the 3:30 Newburgh (corner of Plymouth Road), the Becker Chapel with Rev, Doug a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6 (admis­ (David Brand) of Eatonton, GA; son and his son Charles Louis Wilson, III p.m. show. Any member of the Red Hat sion free). Saturday everything is half Livonia. Cali (734) 464-0990. Kokx officiating. Friends may call Gordon Edward (Jan) Rivers III of and his wife Kerry. Also, surviving are from 10:00 a.m until service time. The Decatur, GA; father Gordon E. Rivers, ten grandchildren: Consuelo, Avery, Society who joins in for the 3:30 p.m. price. Worship service family suggests memorial contribu­ Sr., of Canton and brother Robert V. Seth, William, Wellesley, Nathalie, show receives $1 off of admission. Men's breakfast 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran tions in his name to the American (Lynn) Rivers of Canton. Also surviv­ Mark, Josephine, Charlie IV, and Lay caregiver series Ham & eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes, Church of Our Saviour, 29425 Parkinson's Assoc, 2191 9th Ave. Place, and a brother Ira Wilson. He ing is one grandson Benjamin A, Workshop is designed to talk about and more... when you come to the Annapolis, Westiand. Sunday School North, Suite 120-Office A, St. Pete, Thomas of Eatonton, GA; one grand­ was preceded in death by his parents FL. 33713. Becker Family Funeral daughter Vera Louise Thomas of Carrie Place and Charles Louis chronic physical illnesses and how Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the for children. For information, call (734) Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Griffin, GA, one niece Brittany Lynn Wilson, his sister Thelma Brain, and a . they can lead to depression 2:30-4:30 first Saturday of every month at 728-3440. Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352- River of Canton and one nephew brother Stanley L. Wilson. Chuck p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Nardin Park The Senate Restaurant, located off Youth wanted 394-7121. Online guest book at: beck- grew up in Palmer Woods, Detroit, Brandon Robert (Jeni) Rivers of United Methodist Church, 29887 W. Haggerty Road between Five Mile and Tweens and teens age 12 and up are erfamilyfuneral.com Northville. Funeral service will be Michigan, attended Hampton Grade held Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at 2:00pm School, and graduated from Detroit 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Cost is $10, Six Mile road in Northville. All men are invited to join in various youth activi­ Mr. CORNELIUS JOHNSON at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Country Day School and The Kiski Register by Sept. 13, at (248) 474-4701. invited for fellowship and food. Next ties held at Riverside Park Church of School. While attending Bowling Westland, Michigan. Age 85, passed Milledgeviile, GA. In lieu of flowers, Catholic marriage 'breakfast is Saturday, October 6th. God, 11771 Newburgh Road (corner of the family request expressions of Green State University, he enlisted in away on September 2, 2007 in Alien The facts - things you thought you Sponsored by Riverside Park Church Plymouth), Livonia. Come to one of our sympathy be made to the American the Navy Air Corps during World War Park, Michigan. The funeral service II. After his tour of duty where he knew but didn't, things you didn't of God, 11771 Newburgh Road, Livonia. regular classes on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. will be held on Saturday, September Cancer Society. Online Guestbook earned the rank of lieutenant, Chuck Cail (734) 464-0990. 8, 2007 at People's Community www.williamsfuneralhome.net think you knew but did, and a couple or Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For details, became Vice President of Wilson of new things to ponder 10:45 a.m. to Church Women United call (734) 464-0990. Baptist Church, 29745 Annapolis Dairy and President of its Quik Pik Road, Westland, Michigan with Pastor HOWARD C. SHIELDS subsidiary. Like his father, he was a noon Sunday, Sept. 16, in the Activity Next meeting for Suburban Detroit- A healthy you Vincent Matthews officiating. The 32nd degree Mason. He was a mem­ Center Hall at St, Aidan Catholic West is 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Join with others as we discover ways family hour at 10 a.m. and the service 61, of Farmington Hills, Ml, died Saturday, September 1, ber of the Detroit Rotary Club and was Church, 17500 Farmington Road, Farmington First United Methodist to keep our minds and bodies healthy to follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements a former board member of Security entrusted to C&H Community Home 2007. He was born on north of Six Mile, Livonia. Presenter Church (please bring one salad for through a four-week class that is open November 28, 1945, in Bank and Trust and Wm.. Beaumont for Funerals, Lucille's Memorial Hospital. Throughout his life, Chuck is Deacon William Meahan, no need to every three persons attending), and to the public and free of charge at Chapel, Ypsilanti, MI. Detroit, the son of Leo and Genevieve (Klaus) Shields and graduated from was a passionate sportsman and ath­ register. For more information, call • Area 2 Meeting: Stepping Up to the Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Inkster High School.' On August 28, lete. He was captain of the varsity (734)425-5950. Plate withMind, Body and Soul Friday, Newburgh Road (corner of Plymouth), football, hockey, and baseball teams at 1965, Howard married Terilynn MOPS meetings Sept. 28, at Smith Chapel A.M.L Church, Livonia. Day and night classes avail­ Nordquist who survives. The couple Detroit Country Day School. In 1941, recently celebrated their 42nd wed­ he was drafted by the Brooklyn The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of 3505 Walnut Street at Beech, south of able. To register, cail (734) 464-0990. OBITUARY ding anniversary. Shortly after mar­ Dodgers, He began playing golf in his Preschoolers (MOPS) group begins Michigan Avenue, inkster (cost is $10, Summer worship riage, Howard was drafted into the late twenties and became a scratch meeting this fall on a new time and call (248) 646-9574). Deadline for regis­ Summer schedule for worship to POLICY U.S. Army where he served his coun­ golfer with seven holes-in-one. He was also an avid sportsman and an time at the Lutheran church, 9600 tration is Friday, Sept. 21. Sept. 2, is 10 a.m. Sunday services The first five "billed" lines of an try for two years, receiving his honor­ able discharge In November of 1967. expert marksman hunting in North Leverne, Redford. The first session is Mom to mom sale (with nursery), and 7 p.m. Wednesday obituary are published at no cost. Howard was a Journeyman Machinist America, Asia, and Africa. A family 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. Meetings 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6, at Contemporary Service, at Holy Cross All additional lines will be and was employed for over 40 years service will be held at Woodlawn continue the first and third Thursdays First United Methodist Church, 6448 Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) charged at $4 per line. You may with Spiral Carbide in Livonia. He Cemetery. Memorial contributions of the month. Join in for teaching, place a picture of your loved one was also a member of the Ward may be made to Northern Michigan Merriman, Garden City. Admission is 30650 Six Mile, Livonia, Cali (734) 427- for an additional cost of only $6. Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Hospital Foundation, 360 Connable discussion, creative projects and pre­ $1. Rental cost is $25 for 6-foot table, 1414 or visit www.holycrossiivonia.org. Symbolic emblems may be Northville. In his spare time, he Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770. The sentations. For more information, call $27 for 8-foot table, $3 for a rack with Visitors welcome. family was assisted by the Schiller included at no cost (example: enjoyed nature and the outdoors, his (248) 470-5202 or send e-mail to nikki. table rental. Call (734) 532-7818 for Sunday worship American Flags, religious rescued dog "Cooper", and was espe­ Funeral Home of Harbor Springs, ML [email protected]. information. 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our symbols, etc.) cially fond of road trips on his motor­ cycle. Howard was a loving husband, Global village night CROP walk Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. For father, grandfather and friend, who Liberia, West Africa, Global Village To raise awareness and funds for information, cali (734) 728-3440. Deadlines: was saved by Grace, walked daily with Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. international relief and developments Preschool registration the Lord, and now is at home with Let Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Him. Along with his wife, Howard is 20, at Detroit West District Peace as well as for the Plymouth Salvation Ward Preschool now enrolling children Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday also survived by his three daughters, others Center at Hope United Methodist Army 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, beginning for the 2007-2008 school year. Morning Obituaries received after these deadlinesKar i (Rick) Berton of Hersey, Kristi Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. and afternoon sessions available for will be placed in the next available Issue, (Rob) Firby of Southfield, and near Lahser, Southfield. Speaker is the' Sheldon, Plymouth Township. There ages 3,4 and 5 by Dec. 1. Preschool is Kathryn (Sean) Menoch of Westland; know... four grandchildren, Jonathan, Emily, Rev, Charles Boayue Jr., senior pas­ will be two-mile and four-mile routes. at 40000 Six Mile, west of Haggerty, e-mail your obit to Raven, and Sarah; his sister, Carol When you've lost tor, Second Grace United Methodist For CROP Walker envelopes and further Northville. Schedule and tuition [email protected] Potter of Westland; and several in­ a ioved one, place Church, Detroit. Liberia history, information, call Bill Brave at (734) information can be viewed at www. laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and or fax to: your notice on our culture, customs, foik storytelling, 414-9867. wardchurch.org. For information, call Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson friends. Along with his parents, his website and in Liberia Art and dancing, music, Fall craft show (248) 374-5911 or send e-mail to carol. 734-953-2232 brother, Jim Shields, also preceded "Passages "...a For mom Information call: Howard in death. Funeral services thoughts about PEACE, sign up for Get a jump start on holiday shopping [email protected].' were held on Wednesday, September directory located Liberia Pen Pals (ages 12-17). Bring at the Fall Craft Show noon to 6 p.m. Sunday services Charolette Wilson 5,2007 at the Reed City Church of the in every edition of 734-953-2070 Nazarene, with Pastor Chris DeMott donated items for 2008 February, Friday, Oct. 19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pastor Dan Strength leads services or Liz Keiser officiating. Burial followed at the Oak your hometown Liberia Trip Mission Trip Saturday, Oct. 20, at Riverside Park at Living Water Church (Pentecostal 734-953-2067 . Dale Cemetery in Hersey. Memorial newspaper. Open to the public. Refreshments. For Church of God, 11771 Newburgh Road at Church of God), 11663 Areola, one block or toll free contributions to the Gideon's further information, cai! (248) 356- . Plymouth road, Livonia. A few spaces west of Inkster road on Plymouth road. 866-818-7653 International may be forwarded to the family or left in care of the Mohnke ©hsenwrfiBtpradr 1020, Ext. 137. are still available for any hand-made Sunday School is 10 a.m. followed by ask for Char or Uz Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Alpha-Questions of Life craft items. Call (734) 464-0990 for an worship at 11 a.m. Bible study 7 p.m. 0E0851B9B2 Cali 1-800-579-7355 Alpha is an opportunity for anyone application. • Wednesdays. Call (734) 425-6360. iu expiuie Liie Ciuisiidii i'diiii in a Crafiers needed Please see CALENDAR, A15 Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, September 6,2007 www.hometowrtlife.com <*) «5

11 Mile roads, For more Information, Recovery program church's director of youth and out­ Canton Center and Beck), Canton. tural, full gospel church that offers call Linda Boone at (248) 476-1053 or Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church reach ministry. For information and For more information, call (734) Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. FROM (248) 890-5494. in Northville launches Celebrate to register, call (734) 422-0010. 637-8160. Sunday school and Adult and Tuesday night Bible study at 7:15 Worship services Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery Sunday service Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible p.m. Services are currently held at Worship services Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, at program helping men and women • All are welcome to attend worship Study series: Heaven Can't Wait Stevenson High School on Six Mile, Regular ctiurch services 9:30 a.m. and Westwood Community Church, 6500 find freedom from their hurts, service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Worship service west of Farmington Road, Livonia. 11 a.m. Sundays with Nursery, Sunday Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. habits and hang-ups (addictive and sanctuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New All are welcome. For information, School during 9:30 a.m, service, at Contemporary music and casual compulsive behaviors), meets every Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block Beginnings United Methodist call (248) 960-8063 or visit www. Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran dress. Children church and nursery. Friday evening for 6 p.m. dinner west of Inkster, Livonia. For more Church, 16175 Delaware at Puritan, DueSeason.org. Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 254-0093. Doughnuts and (optional), 7 p.m. praise and wor­ information, call (734) 422-1470. Redford. Congregation is hearing Scripture studies Call (734) 427-1414. Adult Bible Study coffee served. ship, 8 p.m. small group discussion, Worship service lessons from-! Peter. For more infor­ From 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the weekly on Tuesday and Sunday at 11 Classes 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe (optional All are welcome to attend 11 a.m. mation, call (313)255-6330. lower level of Our Lady of Loretto - a.m. Visitors welcome. Visit www.holy- NorthRidge Church Women's Ministry coffee and desserts). Child care worship service Sundays, at Good Adult literacy classes Church, Six Mile and Beech Daly, crosslivonia.org. invites you to participate in a variety during Celebrate Recovery is free Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 Adult and English as a Second Redford. Call (313)534-9000. v Bible study of exciting groups and classes that and available.by calling (248) 374- N. Wayne at Hunter, Westland. Join Language literacy classes are avail­ TOPS 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday began Thursday, March 8, at the 7400. For information, visit www. us at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November able for those wishing to improve Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, of each month in the rectory at St. church, 49555 N. Territorial, Plymouth celebratcrecovery.com and www. and December as pastor Louise reading, writing and English meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday eve­ Michael the Archangel Parish, 11441 Township. Choose from a self-defense wardchurch.org/celebrate. Monacelli introduces The Jesus Conversational skills. Open to adults ning at St. Thomas .a' Becket Church, Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, class, scrapbooking, Mops, Bible stud­ Bible study Experience, a series of videos age 18 and over. Trained tutors 555 S.Lilley, Canton. Weigh-in is . Livonia. The current study is the ies, cooking and nutrition, quilting, The Gospels and You Bible Study offering insight into the people and available for day or evening. For from 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a weight Gospel of St. John. For more informa­ book club, and more. Register on began 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at situations God used to expand the information, call Merriman Road support group that encourages tion, call (734) 261-1455. line at http://www.northridgechurch. The Basilica of St, Mary Orthodox church around the world. For more Baptist Church in Garden City at members to lose weight and keep it Farmington Women Aglow com/Women/. 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BY BRAD EMONS but healthy first event of the second day, put) and 6-5.5 (high jump). pole vault, bested his 2007 STAFF WRITER ' coming out of will more than likely undergo Hooked up to an IV, Terek's USA Track & Field National the meet." foot surgery for plantar facitis. heart rate dropped to 115 cou­ Championships showing in Paul Terek's next return to It was best Roman Serble of the Czech pled with high blood pressure. Indianapolis of 8,036 points, the Orient will hopefully be nish among Republic, scoring 8,676 points Marra, unable to locate his but was below his personal best Beijing, China, for the 2008 lis three trips in the 10~event discipline, competitor for an hour, eventu­ of 8,312 points established in Summer Olympic Games. io the Worlds overhauled Maurice Smith of ally got Terek back to the hotel the 2004 USA Olympic Trials. The Livonia decathlete sur­ iur the 2004 Jamaica on the second day for just after midnight. The 27-year-old Terek is no vived his latest trip to the Far Terek Olympian, but the World title. Smith took the With just under fourhour s of stranger to Japan, perhaps East, finishing 10th with 8,120 stifling condi­ silver with 8,644, while Dmitriy sleep, the 1996 Franklin High grad more well-known when he com­ points in the IAAF World tions took a toll Karpov of Kazakhstan captured got back on the track Saturday to peted on a pair Japanese TV Track and Field Championships on the entire field. the bronze with 8,536. finish off the competition. shows which feature obstacle held last week in Osaka, Japan. The top two Americans, On opening day, Terek started He posted performances of courses and challenges involv­ Terek's coach in San Luis 2004 Olympic silver med­ off well, posting atime of 10.95 15.1 seconds (110-meter hur­ ing speed, strength, agility and il stars Obispo, Calif., Harry Marra, alist Bryan Clay and 2003 seconds in the 100-meter dash, dles), 146-7-5 (discus), 17-0.25 coordination. He competed reported in an e-mail that Osaka World champion Tom Pappas, but he finished the day in the (pole vault), 183-0.25 (javelin) in Sasuke (Ninja Warrior), Albion College was "hot, humid, draining.'' dropped out of the competi­ medical tent after collapsing from and 4:37.38 (1,500-meter run). where he reached the third senior receiver Josh "Beijing will be the same, tion with injuries. Clay suffered heat stroke in the 400 (posting a Terek, former Big Ten stage, and Muscular Athlete Silvernail (Livonia only add smog, dirty air " he a quad injury and completed time of 49-34). His other marks Track and Field Athlete of the Championship, which he won. Clarenceville) hauled added. "So physically, it was a only four events, while Pappas, on the day included 23 feet, 7 Year and NCAA decathlon in four passes for 163 war zone out there. Paul is sore, unable to continue after the inches (long jump), 47-8 (shot and indoor runner-up in the [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 yards and two touch­ downs in the Britons' season-opening 42- 14 loss Saturday to Division 1-AAA mem­ ber Butler University Stevenson gains Lakes -¾¾ (Ind.). Silvernail caught TD passes for 63 and 67 yards from Blake Evans in the second half. triumph vs. Rocks, 3-1 *4 Albion plays its next three games at home, Anytime Lars Richters can starting Saturday get a win against longtime against Wheaton (111.) nemesis Salem — no matter If College. what the Rocks' record might be — he'll take it. Hole-in-one club The Livonia Stevenson boys • Livonia's Michelle soccer coach let out of a deep Sroka used a 6-iron sigh of relief Tuesday night to ace the 166-yard, as his host Spartans gained a No. 11 hole Saturday hard-earned 3-1 victory- Mr during the semifi­ Stevenson, last year's Division nals of the Michigan 1 state runner-up, is off to Women's Golf a 4-0 start, including a 2-0 Association Match mark in the Lakes Division of Play Championship at the Western Lakes Activities <\ Dunham Hills. Association. Sroka's four­ The loss "m; some included BOYS SOCCER drops Salem Jackie McFarland to 0-2-4 over­ * (Livonia), Nancy all and 0-1 in the division. Serra (Clarkston) and "I have tremendous respect Sue Merrick (West for Salem and their program after scoring his team's first goal Bloomfield). — I'm pleased that early in this during Tuesday night's 3-1 Lakes • On Aug. 28, season that we played a pretty Division win against Salem. Norman Larson, 80, : strong game," Richters said. V of Wayne, used an 8- "But everybody knows it's a long second half proved to be the iron to ace a 110-yard, season and they (Salem) will difference Tuesday as host par-3 hole at Fox Hills' continue to improve." Walled Lake Northern (5-1,2-0) Strategic Fox Golf Midway through the opening dumped Livonia Churchill (2-3, Course. Larson shot a half, Stevenson's Chris Long 0-1) in a WLAA Lakes Division round of 49. scored from Adrian Fylonenko matchup. to make it 1-0 for the Spartans. After a scoreless opening Golden glove Salem sophomore 40 minutes, Churchill's Adam Concordia College Mohammad Pourmandi tied Bedell scored from Etienne first-year short­ it later in the half on an assist Lussiez to make it 1-0 early in 4 stop Tony Pounders from Kevin Cope. the second half. (Livonia Stevenson) The Spartans took the lead Northern tallied the equalizer was named to the for keeps, 2-1, before halftime, on an "own goal" off a deflec­ 2007Wolverine- on a goal by Brian Klemczak tion later in the half. »\ Hoosier Athletic assisted by Joey D'Agostino. "Everything fell apart the last Conference's Gold David Simor tacked on an 15 minutes," Churchill coach / Glove team recog­ insurance goal from Brandon Reid Friedrichs said. "We had M*^- nized by the baseball Kopitz to make the two-goal a goal called back and should coaches as one of the margin hold up. have been awarded a couple WHAC's top nine Connor Burton (first half) of penalty kicks. It went from defensive players. and Justin Collins (second half) good, to bad, to ugly." split the goalkeeping duties for Goalkeeper Adrian Motta Youth baseball tryouts the Spartans, who also received stood out despite the loss for the ! • The Livonia strong play on the back line Chargers, who lost Bedell to a Travel Baseball from Dylan Green. red card in the second half. ^&^M^ ^ Club, along with the PHOTOS BV TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER W.L. NORTHERN 2, CHURCHILL W.L. WESTERN 2, FRANKLIN 1: Livonia Baseball & 1: Aaron Rosenberg's free kick Stevenson's Joey D'Agostino (left) contests Salem's Josh Pascarella for the ball during Tuesday night's game Lakes Softball Association, from 25 yards out late in the Please see SOCCER, C3 Division battle. will stage 2008 try- outs for the following age groups for players who are committed to playing at a high level while preparing them for high school Veteran Churchill boys can stand on their own merits baseball. Make-up tryouts BY BRAD EMONS Capsule outlook of area boys cross for the following age STAFF WRITER country teams C3. groups will be on Saturday, Sept. 8 at The Livonia Churchill boys cross Whitmore Lake regional, the Rotary Park (fields country team was overshadowed scramble is on to win the Salem nos. 1 and 2): Under- last year by its female counterpart, regional, which includes six WLAA 9: 9-11 a.m.; under- which finished runner-up in the schools — Churchill, Livonia 10,11 a.m. to lp.m.; Division 1 state meet. Franklin, Livonia Stevenson, under-11,1-3 p.m. But with three returning Canton, Plymouth and Salem Tryouts for the follow­ first-team All-Area performers — along with four more from the ing age groups will returning for the 2007 season, the Michigan Mega Conference and be Sunday, Sept. 9 at Charger boys will be looking to four others from Detroit Public Rotary Park (fields carve out their own identity. School League. nos. 1 and 2): Under- Coach John McGreevy, now in "I would like to think with the 12:10 a.m.-noon; his 13th season, hopes to improve new regional assignments that under-13: noon to 2 upon last year's 22nd-place fin­ we have a shot to make states," p.m.; and under-14: ish at the state finals following a Stevenson coach Eric Mink said. 2-4 p.m. (rain date is third-place showing at the regional "However, Churchill looks to be Sept. 15). . and runner-up finish to Plymouth quite strong once again and the Players ages are at the Western Lakes Activities Plymouth-Canton schools are determined as of May Association meet. always tough. We'll just keep work­ 1,2008. Arrive 30 min­ "The conference is very com­ ing hard and see we where we end utes early to register petitive this year with a number of up in October." and warm-up. teams that can win the champion­ October and September should For more informa­ ship," McGreevy said. "Churchill be Churchill's months as the tion, call Bruce Rosen should be one of the challengers." Chargers return seniors Brandon TOM HOrhMEttrt i STAf-r PhOIOGRAPHER at (313) 531-0721; or With Novi and Novi-Detroit Churchill's Brandon Grysko (middle) leads the pack again with teammate Joe Varilone (right) and Franklin's e-mail mblrl218@aol. Catholic Central assigned to the Please see PREVIEW, C3 Evan Sirena (left) All three made first-team All-Observer last year com

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I'll PICKS: Smith (Western); Wright since 2005. members of Inspired Packaging Solutions, of the Redford Friday so that's not too much of a enjoy the view (Franklin); Emons (Western). PICKS: Smith (Ypsilanti); Wright Night Men's Softball League. Pictured front row (from left) are reach.) Grid Picks for now. CANTON (1-1) AT NQRTHVIUE (0-2): This (Ypsilanti); Emons (Ypsilanti). Chris Szybisty, Mike Harris of Farmington, Mike Szybisty and Mark So, whether you're talking That's game will pit two teams with polar- Azzopardi. Pictured middle row (from left) are Tim Kubera, John college or high school, this job because there opposite offensive philosophies SATURDAYSGAMES Tim Smith Szybisty, Joe Santana, Joe Carrier, Mike Franz of Westland and of "grid picks" is not such a sure are no guaran­ as the Chiefs rarely throw more (ALLAT1P.M.) Ron Hymes. Pictured back row (from left) are Paul Bonkowski, Fran thing. tees. It never than five passes a game while the LIV. CLARENCEVILLE(0-2,0-2) AT B.H.CRAHBRO0K DePlanche, Pete Graef, Dave Graef and Todd Cabanaw of Plymouth. The U-M meltdown at The fails that a slam-dunk pick Mustangs are apt to put the ball in (H 0-1): Livonia Clarenceville needs the air close to 50 times. PICKS: to get on track and this Metro Not pictured are Brian Bonkowski, Bill Guenther, Brian Lister, Mike Big House perhaps takes a little - whether concerning a bonafide Smith (Canton); Wright (Canton); Conference matchup with winless Mardiros and Dennis Montie of Livonia. bit of the sting out of what was a powerhouse or a team at the Emons (Canton). Cranbrook-Kingswood could be the so-so week for those of us in the Bottom of the heap - goes awry W.L. NORTHERN (0-2) AT JOHN GLENN (1-1): right tonic. Observer sports department. every week. After the Rockets fizzled in the final PICKS: Smith (Clarenceville); You throw in all the informa­ So, fully aware that any con­ minute Thursday against Canton, Wright (Clarenceville); Emons tion you have on a particular test can be this week's version of they'll be chomping at the bit when (Cranbrook). 25th anniversary marks matchup into the mixer and see Appalachian State-U-M, here is Walled Lake Northern comes to A.A. GABRIEL RICHARD (1-1) AT LUTHERAN WESTLAND what gets churned out. the slate for another unpredicat- town. The Knights, meanwhile, (1-1,1-1): The Fighting Irish scored 51 Obviously, this isn't rocket able week of games. have nowhere to go but up after a points in a ccme-from-behmd win science. But people like to guess slow start. against Sacred Heart Academy, and will be looking to keep the momen- ' softballers' strong bond what could be happening with FRIDAY'S GAMES PICKS: Smith (Glenn); Wright (ALLAT7P.M. UNLESS NOTED) (Glenn); Emons (Glenn). turn going. But the host Warriors their favorite teams, so I guess LIV. STEVENSON (2-0) AT SALEM (0-2) AT CEP, also won, with a solid defensive effort WAYNE (1-1) AT PLYMOUTH (2-0) AT KEP, BY TIM SMITH Hymes, Mark Azzopardi it is somewhat of a community 7:30 P.M.: Could this be this week's against Livonia Clarenceville. 4:30 P.M.: These two WLAA Western STAFF WRITER and Mike Mardiros. service that football forecast­ Appalachian-U-M mismatch? Nab, Division rivals collide after posting PICKS: Smith (Gabriel Richard); probably not. The Spartans gained For those players, the ers big and small attempt to impressive victories and both will Wright (LW); Emons (Gabriel 419 yards offense last week against The team name is differ­ league they play in is just a provide. be eager to open conference play Richard). Livonia Franklin, and Salem will ent these days. But the mix little bit different than the And since Livonia-Westland on a winning note. The Wildcats RED. COVENANT (1-1) AT OLD REDFORD ACADEMY (J- have difficulty slowing them down. of slow-pitch Softball and one they joined in the late Sports Editor Brad Emons pounded crosstown rival Plymouth 0): After winning in their opener, the friendship haven't changed 1970s or early 1980s. Back last week basically called my • Salem while the Zebras trounced PICKS: Smith (Stevenson); Wright Spartans took it on the chin 49-7 at one bit fornin e guys who then, all but two or three first-place showing in Week 1 a host Walled Lake Central. (Stevenson); Emons (Stevenson). Galesburg. But their opponent this WOODHAVEN (R1-0) AT REDFORD UNION (1-1,0-1): weekend lost 51-0 in its lone contest PICKS: Smith (Plymouth); Wright show up every season to of each team's players had fluke, I guess I should be gloat­ If the host Panthers are to stem the so far. Something has to give. (Plymouth); Emons (Wayne). play recreation softball in to live in Redford; today, ing about another top finish tide, it would be a good idea to do so PICKS: Smith (Covenant); Wright LIV. CHURCHILL (2-0) AT H.L. CENTRAL {0-2): Redford Township. so-called outsiders from last weekend. But both of us against the Warriors, fresh off a 27- (Covenant); Emons (Old Redford). Both the Chargers and Vikings play Those guys - wrapping up Garden City, Livonia and didn't exactly light it up, tying 0 thumping of Taylor Kennedy. RU RED. THURSTON (0-2,0-1) AT INKSTER (2-0,1-0): their first WLAA Lakes Division their 25th season together other communities are wel­ at 6-4 for the week to edge should rebound from a tough loss The Eagles have struggled mightily, game headed in opposite directions Plymouth-Canton Sports Editor to Wyandotte Roosevelt and have giving up 61 points in two games. - play for the Inspired comed to fill out rosters. so far. In order for the Vikes to turn a dynamic running duo of Yourye Inkster, even though in the lower Packaging Solutions For example, Harris lives Ed Wright, who went 5-5 and is things around, they'll have to move Wilson and David Caloia - who Mega Gold, will go into the matirtee team, formerly known in Farmington, Franz lives struggling with an overall mark the football despite Churchill's combined for nearly 350 yards in on a high note after blanking River as Curtis Mathes, in the in Westland, Todd Cabanaw of 12-11. defensive standout Ryan Whittum. the defeat. Rouge, 36-0. Redford Friday Night Men's hails from Plymouth and Yours truly, the Redford- PICKS: Smith (Churchill); Wright PICKS: Smith (RU); Wright (RU); PICKS: Smith (Inkster); Wright Softball League (organized Livonian Dennis Montie Garden City Sports Editor, (Churchill); Emons (Central). Emons (Woodhaven). (Inkster); Emons (Inkster). by Redford Parks and also is on the squad. Recreation). "To stay competitive, the "We're starting to get a league has evolved more . kick out of being called 'old into an 'open style' than the men,' 'old timers' and a new primarily resident league Crusaders defeated in tourney final one this year, 'grandpa,'" it was when we began," said one of those longtime Szybisty continued. players, John Szybisty, one "It also has kept a very Dominican (Calif.). of the team's founders when family friendly environment COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL The hot hitting that was it joined the league in 1978. as well, with good sports­ everywhere for the Crusaders "It's especially fulfilling manship and safety shown side holding a lead of more in match one was absent in the when we've won or been as primary concerns. than two points until a trio night cap as MU hit just .080 very close. Win or lose, "All in all, (it's) a very of Mary McGinnis kills and and produced just 34 kills to a blow-out or close (game), it enjoyable part of the a combo block from Inta .370 hitting percentage and 55 doesn't matter. We're there, summer that we just keep Grinvalds and Stephanie kills for Point Loma. week in and week out, com­ looking to come back to It was a case of deja vu for could not get over the hump Parslow helped take game two Tihomirova was the only peting and giving the youth year after year." the Madonna University vol­ and fell 30-27. 30-26. Crusader player to record a run for their money." Szybisty, meanwhile, leyball team on Saturday at the Tihomirova once again led In the clincher, the double digit kills with 15. Gatt Szybisty added that the tipped the bill of his cap to Seaside Invitational at Point the way with 13 kills, with Crusaders raced out to a 9-1 led the way again with 16 digs. guys are "just not running Scott Gray of Redford Parks Loma Nazarene University in Gatt posting 18 digs. Joining lead behind kills from Fuelling Grinvalds chipped in with 11 digs quite as fast as we used to." and Recreation for help­ San Diego, Calif. Gatt is double digit digs and Tihomirova. and 31 assists in a losing effort The 25-Year Gang also ing keep the league going The Crusaders took the day's was sophomore Brynn Kerr Hope International crept The Crusaders open their include another founder, strong. Gray is coordinator opening match 3-0 ¢30-21, (Livonia/Schoolcraft) with 10 back into the match taking home schedule on Friday when Mike Harris, as well as Tim of the softball program. 30-26,30-23) against Hope of her own. advantage of a few Madonna they host the annual Julie . Kubera, Joe Santana, Joe International, but fell in the Saturday against Hope miscues, forcing Abraham to Martin Memorial Tournament Carrier, Mike Franz, Ron [email protected] tournament's championship International, the Crusaders call a time out at 18-13. The at the Madonna Activities match against the host Sea bounced back from an early time out paid off as Hope com­ Center (MAC). Lions in three games (30-20, deficit to take the lead for mitted a service error coming Flay gets underway at 3p.m. 30-27,30-15) to end the tour­ good at 8-6 on a pair of aces out of the break and MU then Friday with MU taking on BOYS TENNIS RESULTS nament at 2-2 and run their from Tihomirova. went on a 7-3 run, capping the Davenport followed by a 7 season record to 5-4. MU extended the lead streak with a Dempsey kill to p.m. match against Taylor Following the champion­ and put the opening game hold a 25-16 lead. University (Ind.). WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 5 6-2,6-1. GARDEN CITY 3 No. 1 doubles: Chris Sabatini-Scott New (GC) ship match, Livonia Churchill of the match away with aces A Gatt service ace forced Lady Ocelots split Sept. 4 at John Glenn def, Zach Ernat-JaCory Frowner, 6-4,6-4. product Jacqui Gatt and from Gatt and Liz Dempsey match point, but Hope would Schoolcraft College went No. 1 singles: Tim Smolen (WJG) defeated Evan No. 2: Stephen Mays-Matt Wright (GC) def. Biers, 6-0,6-2. Jeremy Proffit-Zach Edwards, 6-3,7-5. Lubovj Tihomirova were (Livonia Franklin) to take not go quietly, reeling off 3-3 overall in last weekend's No. 2: Rober Fraser {WJG) def. Jeremv Watkins, No, 3: Kyle Hermatz-Derek Morrow (GC) def. named to the all-tournament game one 30-21. three points to make it 29- Owens Community College 6-4,6-3. Shahid Hussain-Khari Stargell, 3-6,6-3,6-2. team. Game two was much like 23 and forcing Abraham to Tournament in Toledo, Ohio. No. 3: Alex Colosimo (WJG) def. Jesse Tipton, No. 4; Chris Tolentino-Nick Hubbard (WJG) won 6-2,6-1, by default. Much like Friday's match game one until HIU went on call his second time out and The Lady Ocelots, now 8- No. 4: Gordie German (WJG) def. Robert Wright, Glenn's dual meet record: 1-1 overall. against Point Loma, the a run to take a 13-11 lead and once again it paid off, as a 5 overall, lost two of three Crusaders could never find a forced Madonna head coach Tihomirova kill ended the matches on Saturday defeat­ 00 good hitting rhythm and fell in Jerry Abraham to call a timeout. match and gave MU a 3-0 win. ing Clark State (Ohio), 31- Cheer for the ^ ^ three games. MU did hit bet­ MU responded with a kill Fuelling and Tihomirova 29,30-24, before losing to ter than Friday (.137 compared from Whitney Fuelling and led the way with 11 kills each, Lansing CC, 30-23,12-15, and hometeam,^ to .080), but it was not enough used four more points, includ­ while Gatt recorded 23 digs Parkland (111.), 21-30, 25-30. read today's to overcome a .320 hitting ing an ace from Redford's and Grinvalds added 32 assists. On Sunday, Schoolcraft percentage and 54 kills from Amy Szymanski (Livonia On Friday evening, bounced back to win a pair of Point Loma. Ladywood) to retake the lead Madonna fell 30-19,30-22, matches against Flint Mott CC, Game two was the closest of at 15-14. 30-24 to the Sea Lions, taking 30-14,30-20, and St. Clair CC, Sl'IIIITS the match as MU stayed with The two sides took turns away some of the momentum 30-19,31-29. SC lost to Columbus section in two points of PLNU, but holding the lead with neither from an earlier 3-0 win over State (Ohio), 14-30,26-30.

RUNNING RESULTS

RUN LIKE THE WIND RACE RESULTS Church, 47:22; 3. Tiffany VanOrden, 47:31. 55-59:1. Bryan Kowalewski, 22:32; 2. Randy /nip ;A • ara^vt tern $ Sept. 1 at Hines Park (Westland) 20-24:1. Anne Rossio, 53:49. Fielder, 22:41; 3. Mark Delbrugge, 23:45. MALE 10K AGE-GROUP FINISHERS 25-29:1. Gwen Ostrosky, 45:14; 2. Laura 60-64:1. Monte Piliawsky, 21:11; 2. Rich Overalkwinner: Brian Goodwin, 32:34. Good, 51:52; 3. Elisabeth Perry, 53:38. Detskas, 22:06; 3. Freddy Standaert, 22:14. M) 1100S.WayneRd..Westland Mil Masters winner: Roger Lara, 36:24. 30-34:1. Emily Wilson, 43:29; 2. Leslie 65-69:1. Paul Leece, 28:44; 2. Ralph Curtiss, x 13-14:1. Bobby Wilson, 43:35; 2. Austin Keyes, 46:22; 3. Becky Batisanelli, 49:25. 30:02. ^K ' Between Ford & Michigan Ave. ^Br Jones, 45:27. 35-39:1. Lynne Youmans, 50:51; 2. Cheryl 70-74: I.Ronald Gill, 27:45. 15-19:1, Justin Huey, 34:56; 2. Evan Sirena, Boss, 59:57. 75-79: Harrison Hensley, 28:06. 36:11; 3. Dylan Taylor, 37:29. 40-44:1. Julia Buzzard, 48:37; 2. Jeanne FEMALE 5K AGE-GROUP FINISHERS 20-24:1. Brad Litwm, 41:58. Seyfried, 54:09; 3. Laurie Davidson, 1:06.5. Overall winner: Courtney Calka, 18:32. Ull Leagues »}o\v forming 25-29:1. Kevin Pfine, 33:06; 2. Dan Jess, . Masters winner: Donna Olson, 21:42, 45-49:1. Deborah Diehr, 54:45. 33:40; 3. Mahmoon Mokhayesh; 43:01. 60-64:1. Kathleen Morse, 57:09; 2. Kathleen 12-and-under: 1. Kelly Glynn, 25:34; 2. Kayla Openings for teams or individuals. 30-34:1. Jeremy Hallum, 41:17; 2. Matthew Taverner, 58:23. Soronen, 30:59. Nyquist, 42:33; 3. Craig Throne, 45:16. 70-74:1. Merlon Knight, 59:12. 13-14:1. Megan Wickens, 27:23; 2. Jane For More Information or to Hold a Spot Call (734) 722-5000 35-39:1. Thomas Preiss, 35:15; 2. Anthony MALE 5K AGE-GROUP FINISHERS Taylor, 27:26; 3. Danielle Stewart, 31:01. Perry, 38:59; 3. Kevin Fiorey, 41:49. Overall winner: Matthew Yacoub, 15:49. 15-19:1. Kari Saarela, 20:12; 2. Devan Walley, 40-44:1. David Dysert, 40:51; 2. Jim Masters winner: Jay Owens, 17:36. 20:42; 3. Libby Allen, 21:14. LADIES MEN'S MIXED Oleksinski, 41:18; 3. Martin Strauss, 41:54. 12-and-under: 1. Jerry Hand, 19:25; 2. Harry 20-24:1. Angela Matthews, 18:59; 2. Tiffany 45-49:1 Robert Cook, 36:46; 2. Thomas Barrmorris, 23:53; 3. Jason Rogers, 25:35. Guzik, 25:24; 3. Rosie Keller, 26:24. Monday 6:30 pm Tuesday 6:45 pm Friday 6:45 pm Morris, 41:59; 3. David Buzzard, 44:00. 13-14:1. Jordan Papp, 18:56; 2. Evan Mason, 25-29:1. Christina Wood, 24:15; 2. Elizabeth 50-54:1. Kevin Higgins, 42:31^2. Alan 20:10; 3. Justin Malyn, 20:22. Monticelli, 24:31; 3. Megan Mickley, 27:34. Tuesday 0:30 am Wednesday 7:30 pm Sunday 1 pm Hassoun, 44:11; 3. Robert Shockey, 47:47. 15-19:1. Derek Hoerman, 16:41; 2. Timothy 30-34:1. Amy Kernahan, 20:37; 2. Jill Thursday 6:30 pm 55-59:1. Bob Kosen, 45:00; 2. Dave Pine, Harris, 16:58; 3. Alex Noble, 17:11. McClain, 25:16; 3. Brandy Geroer, 27:22. Wednesday 0:30 am Monday 7 pm 49:12; 3. Tom Budd, 49:59. 20-24:1. Bennett tyler, 27:24; 2. Nate 35-39:1. Kristen Brant, 22:13; 2. Alexandra Friday 6:30 pm Wednesday 60-64:1. Kenneth Rowe, 40:46; 2. Allan Lombard, 35:46. Harland, 25:05; 3. Vicky Stearns, 25:27. Wednesday 0:45 pm Teverner, 42:08; 3. Douglas Cole, 43:47. 40-44:1. Elizabeth Lofton, 22:10; 2. Kim 25-29:1. Mike Wilusz, 16:08; 2. Neil Miller, 65-69:1. Richard Wallen, 47:53; 2. Dan Kanclercz, 26:46; 3. Lauren Matovina, 28:48. Thursday 6:30 pm Wo 7:30 pm 21:03; 3. Daryl Petricca, 28:55. Hendren, 53:25; 3. John Steinberger, 53:31. 45-49: l.fiuth Lara, 21:49; 2. Sharon YOUTH LEAGUES 30-34:1. Ivan Lewellen, 19:21; 2. Greg Rodriguez, 26:36; 3. Nancy Soronen, 26:44. FEMALE 10K AGE-GROUP FINISHERS Laidiaw, 20:57; 3. Jamie Olson, 22:39. 50-54:1. Sarah Gilbert, 26:10; 2. Kathy Saturday 10:00 AM Overall winner: Katie Singer, 40 minutes, 35-39:1. Garrett O'Donohue, 21:42; 2. James ADULT/YOUTH BUMPER LEAGUES Wilson, 31:45;. Jaylee Lynch, 40:20. 29 seconds. Allen, 22:53; 3. Alfredo Ospina, 23:02. 55-59:1. Mary Joseph, 27:43; 2. Kathleen •. 40-44:1. Greg First, 18:35; 2. Lee Huot, 19:35; Every other Masters winner: Maggie Zidar, 46:03. Tucker, 34:45; 3. Diane Guzik, 37:16. MIXED Saturday 10:30 AM 3. Jeffrey Wozniak, 19:53. 13-14:1. Danielle Kanclercz, 45:53; 2. Jannie 60-64:1. Colleen Chandler, 2731; 2. JaniceLetsyany, 50-54: I.Bryan Noble, 18:46; 2. Eric Sunday® 10 am Every Other Week Lachance, 46:13; 3. Maliorie Church, 51:50. 4923; 3. Mariene Salberg, 54:28 (8K time). & 12:30 PM Fahigren, 19:20; 3. Allen Duncan, 22:19. 4 on a Team Sunday @4& 7 pm 15-19:1. Courtney Plummer, 43:28; 2. Victoria www.hometownllfe.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, September 6,2007 (LW) C3

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY CAPSULE OUTLOOK

LIVONIA CHURCHILL squad. There are 37 guys this year. I have three Head coach: John McGreevy, 13th year. who have been leading the way, then there's League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities a gap. If we can tighten up the fourth and Association (Lakes Division). fifth runner, well be alright. We have a nice Last year's finish: 22nd (Division 1 state freshman class of 10.1 really like the potential meet); third (regional); runner-up (WLAA meet); there. Urso has already ran a varsity race, and first (WLAA-Lakes Division). Brewer had a nice first race as well. I see about Notable losses to graduation: Mark Pilat 10 guys that could potentially be our fourth (second-team All-Area); Brian Robertson man. I'm hoping that some juniors and seniors (second-team All-Area); Jim Waterbury. will step up and we can be a competitive squad Leading returnees: Brandon Grysko, Sr. (first- this season." team All-Area); Joe Varilone, Sr. (first-team All- WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Area); Mark Waterbury, Jr. (first-team All-Area); Head coach: Jess Shough, 19th year. Mark Freyberg. Soph, (second-team All-Area); League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Paul Folk, Sr. Last year's finish: 12th (Division 1 regional); Promising newcomers: Nathan Wise, Jr.; Matt 12th (WLAA meet), Szado, Jr.; Michael Schmidt, Jr.; Quinn Osgood, Notable losses to graduation: None. Soph,; Ryan Keeling, Soph.; Patrick Tremel, Fr; Leading returnees: Jeff Adkins, Jr.; Tim Tom Windle, Fr.; Josh Wasser, Sr, Boes, Jr. (co-captain); Larry Dawkins, Sr.; Mike McGreevy's 2007 outlook: "Joe Varilone Gardner, Sr. (co-captain); Ryan Lockfiart, Sr.; and Mark Waterbury have been outstanding Shawn Long, Sr,; Eric Mlynar, Jr.; Steve Shak, so far, Paul Folk has blossomed as a senior Soph. and Brandon Grysko has always delivered at Promising newcomers; Austin Anderson, ..•», yt* -.Wit A'* * crunch time. The key to our success will be Jr.; Justin Kollar, Sr.; Dan McCahiil, Sr.; Ryan n ./ the improvement of our 'kids' - Mark Freyberg, fc f Vichinsky, Jr. Nathan Wise, Matt Szado, Michael Schmidt, Shough's 2007 outlook: "With the return of Quinn Osgood and Ryan Keeling. These young our entire squad, pius the addition of several runners will determine how far well go as a promising newcomers, the team is looking to team." improve on last year's standings and win the LIVONIA FRANKLIN City championship. They've been working hard Head coach: Walt Reasor, fourth year. all summer to accomplish this." League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division), WAYNE MEMORIAL ,,/ - ^"fflS" *, yf*? C|| CHAMPIONS ' , "' %£ Last year's finish: 10th (Division! regional); Head coach: Ed McGovern, fifth year. 10th (WLAA meet). League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Notable losses to graduation: John Church, Last year's finish: ninth (Division I regional); Josh Walker, Jeremy Diamond, Seth McRobb, nth (WLAA meet). Elliot Smith, Luke Soft, Chris Schotten, Aaron Notable losses to graduation: James Taylor., Holbrook (second-team All-Area); Keivin Lewis. Leading returnees: Evan Sirena, Sr. (first-team Leading returnees: Jacob Schof ieid, Sr; All-Area); Mike Krcatovich, Sr.; Dylan Taylor, Jr.; Abraham Mertdez, Sr. Doug Cole, Sr.; Peter Walblay, Jr.; Robert Freed, Promising newcomers: Mike Gallagher, Jr.; Soph.; Hick Gh'erardini, Soph.; Jason Riffel, Patrick McKinzie, Jr. The Livonia St. Michael's Grade School JV boys soccer team captured the 18th annual St. Alfred's Tournament, Aug. 24-27, in Taylor with victories Soph,; Alex Curry, Jr.; Derek Duke, Sr.; Stuart McGovern's 2007 outlook: "For the past two Gregory, Sr.; Justin Jacobson, Jr.; Anthony years the Zebras have been improving as a over St. Pious (7-0), Sacred Heart (5-2) and Our Lady of Good Counsel (6-1). Members of the St. Michaels team, coached by Pat Fanning, includes Troy Crechiolo, Soph. team, but with the loss of four seniors, and Branton, Scott Cole, Jake Fanning, Matt Hughes, Matt McGillivary, Drake Morse, Lucas Pucheta, Andrew Brow, Rory Brosnan, Ryan Gibson, Richard Promising newcomers: Austin Jones, only five returning runners, this promises to . Fr.; Chris Noffze, Sr.; Garrett Hay, Jr.; Zack be a tough year. The runners that are on the Hayward, Tommy Herrmann, Josef Pishek, Zach Bowling, Steve Barczuk, Jordan Cernick, Ben Grund, Gregory Kiliroy, Ryan McGillivary, Owen Maher Belanger, Soph.; Eric Czech. Soph.; John team are hard-working and hungry for faster and Patrick O'Dowd. Assistant coaches include Bob Bowling, Sean Brosnan and Gene O'Dowd. Ferreira, Soph.; Bobby Wilson, Fr,; Cory times, but a lack of depth will probably hurt Jacobson, Fr. their team performance. The team is still Reasor's 2007 outlook: "This should be a trying to recruit new runners in hopes that the very good year for our team. Our boys have groundwork can be laid for the 2007 and future worked extremely hard in the off-season. seasons." We have a strong group of returning varsity LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND runners this year and with the help ofTobin Head coach: Jeremy Fabris, second year. Jones, our runners have completed many League affiliation: Metro Conference. Lady Ocelots cruise past Lake precise and strenuous workouts in preparing Last year's finish: eighth (Division 4 regional); for the season. Our lead runners should help us third (Metro Conference). make a big Jump in the standings this year." Notable, losses to graduation: Matt Edwards,' Three players with career win at Schoolcraft. the Lady Ocelots included LIVONIA STEVENSON Nick Gourd. WOMEN'S SOCCER Head coach: Eric Mink, second year. Leading returnees: Spencer Lyie, Jr. (first- Observerland ties scored "Ally King and Jessica Austin Kayliegh Maurer and Sally League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). team All-Area); Josh Rice, Sr. (captain); Ross. goals in their first regular had great control over the L'Esperance. Last year's finish: eighth (Division 1 regional); Pursifuli, Sr. (captain); Alex Kemp, Jr. season game with Schoolcraft King (Livonia Stevenson); all offensive game... They Also strong was 'ninth (WLAA meet); third (Lakes Division). Promising newcomers: Paul Bealaf ield, Sr.; Notable losses to graduation: Dave Antishin, Cameron Banks, Jr.; Zechariah Robinson, Jr. College's women's soccer team three also drew an assist dur­ created numerous scoring Schoolcraft's defense, paced Bryan Betke, Daye Mcintyre. Fabris' 2007 outlook: "At this point, I see us Saturday, as the Lady Ocelots ing the rout. opportunities for others." by Livonia Churchill alum Leading returnees: Mike Gibbons, Sr.; Kevin slightly better than last year with Bealafield, Reschke, Sr.; Shawn Howse, Jr.; Alex Hoelzel, Banks and Robinson filling in for Gourd and rolled to a 9-1 victory over vis­ "We had very good pos­ Scoring two goals each Margaret Mayer (who assist­ Sr.; Eric Krauss, Sr.; Justin Lipsky, Sr,; Jordan Edwards. Lyle, Rice and Pursifuil are still the iting Lake County College (111.) session, work rate and con­ for Schoolcraft (1-0-0) were ed on a goal), Maurer and Burger, Jr.; Atan Stackpoole, Jr.; Mike Green, front-runners for the team. Alex Kemp looks in the opener. trolled the tempo for most Megan McCabe and Sam L'Esperance. Jr.;TomKaman, Jr. a little stronger than he did last year. It's Promising newcomers: Joe Urso, Fr; Brian early, but I feel we may have a chance to do Finding the back of the Lake of the game," said Lady Harrington, while Gloria Livonia Ladywood product Fenech, Jr.: Scott Brewer, Fr.; Andrew Longhi, better than that this year. We still have boys County goal were Clare Baptist Ocelots head coach Deepak Soyad and Nicole Polite col­ Jessica Tuggle earned the vic­ Fr.; Travis Gosseiin, Soph,; Brandon Cicala, Fr, Interested in possibly coming out for the team Mink's 2007 outlook: "There will be a lot of this year, so it will be interesting to see just (Plymouth), Jessica Austin Shivraman, who needed just lected two assists! tory with some "great goal- competition to get on and stay on the varsity how far we can go this year," (Livonia Franklin) and Ally one game to post his. first Other goal scorers for keeping," added Shivraman.

with a time of 16:54.5. Wayne Memorial lost its PREVIEW top runner from a year ago to FROM PAGE CI graduation, second-team All- Area pick James Holbrook. Grysko and Joe Varilone, along Coach Ed McGovern will rely Two second-half goals behind MU's Kristofer Lyons while Davenport improved to with junior Mark Waterbury. on senior Jacob Schofield, Tuesday were enough for 'S (seven saves) with just under 3-0-1,1-0-0. Grysko, who normally starts who has been running since Davenport University to nip 28 minutes remaining to On Saturday, MU defeated slowly before coming on late last season with the Michigan host Madonna University, 2- Panthers goalkeeper Tyron deadlock the match at 1-1. host Albion College, 2-0, in a in the season, was Churchill's Accelerators, and senior 1, in a men's soccer match at Avnit just 10 minutes into the Hernandez then broke in non-conference matchup as MVP in 2006 after placing Abraham Mendez, who is run­ Greenmead Field in Livonia. Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic and beat Lyons from the left Djokic and Doran Drai each tal­ ninth at the regional (16:40.11 ning cross country and playing The Crusaders got on the Conference match. side, with 3:43 to go. lied unassisted goals in the 22nd for 5,000 meters) and fourth soccer simultaneously. board first, when Livonia That's how the game The defeat dropped and 67h minutes, respectively. in the WLAA meet (16:34.17). Rival Westland John Glenn, Stevenson's T. J. Djokic rifled remained until Efrain Madonna's mark to 2-2-1 over­ Lyons made five saves to He was also Livonia Public trying to climb out of the base­ a shot from the right side past Hernandez chipped the ball all and 0-1-0 in the conference earn the shutout. Schools Invitational and Lakes ment of the WLAA, keeps its Division champion. entire team intact led by co- Varilone was 100th in the captains Tim Boes and Mike state meet last November with Gardner. a personal-best 16:38.9 after Meanwhile, Lutheran High Madonna soccer trio earn taking 20th at the regional Westland will try to ride and 10th in the WLAA. first-team All-Area selec­ The Wolverine-Hoosier College (Ind.) and he added just two goals in three games conference honors as junior Waterbury added a 12th at tion Spencer Lyle, a junior Athletic Conference honored another marker in a 2-0 tri­ between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2. midfielder Ashley Stoychof f both the WLAA and regional who finished 32nd overall in three Madonna University umph over Albion College For He stopped eight of nine shots was named WHAC Women's meets to go along with 122nd last year's Division 4 state soccer players for having out­ the week, the senior midfielder during the week. Soccer Offensive Player of the place at the state finals. meet with a personal best standing weeks. collected four points, helping The defensive award Week. Second-team All-Area pick 16:57 after placing fifth at Livonia native T. J. Djokic MU to a 2-0-1 record. was added by the Stoychoff, a junior from Mark Freyberg, a sophomore, the regional. The Warriors (Livonia Stevenson) was His teammate, senior National Association of Canton, scored her second along with senior Paul Folk, finished third last year in the selected the WHAC Men's goalkeeper Kristofer Lyons, Intercollegiate Athletics game-winning goal of the give the Churchill a formidable- Metro Conference and eighth Soccer Offensive Player of the earned the conference's first- prior to this season. young season in a 1-0 con­ scoring combination. in the regional. Week after netting the game- ever Defensive Player of the Meanwhile, MU's women's ference victory over visiting Stevenson's top returning "We're heading to a regional tying goal in a 1-1 tie at Bethel Week honor after giving up soccer program also had some Cornerstone. runner is senior Mike Gibbons, (Holly) where this year where who clocked a 16:49 P-R. last we will have a better chance year. He is joined by holdovers to compete, and hopefully get "We hit the crossbar a couple after senior Corben Titus was Hagan, Nate Hrivnak and Shawn Howse and Kevin more individuals to qualify of times." Rodopoulos said. fouled in the box on a break­ Andre Ionescu also tallied Reschke. for the state meet," Lutheran "Overall we played a pretty away. goals for the Mustangs, who FROM PAGE CI Livonia Franklin, mean­ Westland second-year coach good game," Titus scored from senior led 4-0 at halftime before while, is led by senior Evan Jeremy Fabris said. "Last year, Western coach Lee Fruman Evan Dropiewski in the second scoring four times in the sec­ Sirena, who qualified indi­ the second- and third-place Nick Lewin scored a pair of and Rodopoulus said the game half, while freshman John ond half to invoke the eight- vidually for the Division 1 state Division 4 state meet teams goals Tuesday as Walled Lake was poorly officiated both Alonzo's first varsity goal gave goal mercy rule. meet last season after placing emerged from our regional." Western (3-1,1-0) opened ways. the Vikings a 3-0 lead. Junior Jarrod Daul posted 15th at the regional. He was WLAA Western Division play Fruman said neither yellow The Rockets' Adam Patruno his third shutout in goal for 134th overall in the state meet [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 with a win at Livonia Franklin card was deserved. scored with eight minutes left Northville. (1-4,0-1). "We overcame that and off a corner kick from Jeff Zebras keeper Jeff Nielson Franklin took a 1-0 lead in playing short-handed to . Thompson. made a total of 15 saves. THE WEEK AHEAD the first half on Joe Boetteher's come up with, in my opinion, Senior Dennis Rau played CLARENCEVILLE 3, LUTHERAN goal from Steve Trapp, but a well-deserved and hard- the first 60 minutes in goal NORTHWEST 0: Livonia PREP FOOTBALL Ladywood vs. A.A. Gabriel Richard Lewin answered with a pair fought victory," Fruman said. for Central, and junior Tyler Clarenceville (1-3,1-0) Friday, Sept. 7 at Huron Hills, 3 p.m. Wayne at Plymouth (CEP), 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 of goals before intermission to "They pressured us the whole Esmacher took over for the opened Metro Conference Churchill at W.L Central, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. Churchill give the Warriors the lead for game, and I give them credit final quarter of the game. play Tuesday by blanking host W.L. Western at Franklin, 7 p.m. at Whispering Willows, 3 p.m.' good. for a game well-played. Both The Vikings outshot the Rochester Hills Lutheran W.L Northern at John Glenn, 7 p.m. John Glenn vs. W.L. Western Franklin got a man-advan­ teams played a fair game; I Rockets, 16-4. Northwest. Stevenson at Salem (CEP), 7:30 p.m. at The Woodlands (Van Buren), 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Wayne vs. W.L. Central at Edgewood, 3 p.m. tage when Western's Mark have nothing but praise for Glenn goalkeeper Zach The Trojans jumped out to Clarenceville at Cranbrook, 1p.m. BOYS TENNIS Wright was sent off with a red Franklin. Redden was outstanding in a 2-0 halftime lead on goals A.A. Gab. Richard at Luth. Westland, 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 card midway through the first "We played courageously defeat, according to coach by Matt Garant (from Mike GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 'Howel!atStevenson,4p.m. half. and found a way to win it. It Reavis Olive, along with David Schiffman) and Matt Parent Thursday, Sept. 6 Friday, Sept. 7 Huron Valley at G.P.W. Univ.-Liggett, 6 p.m. Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. "The game started 45 min­ was a division game and a Kalvelage. (from Jimmy Moody). Luth. Westland at Ply. Christian, 6:30 p.m. Canton at Stevenson, 4 p.m. utes late," Franklin coach Vic vital game against an oppo­ "It was a hard-fought, clean Phil Strachan completed the Saturday, Sept. 8 Wayne at Churchill, 4 p.m. Rodopoulos said. "Both teams nent with whom we've had played game," Olive said. scoring from Chris Diaz in the Portage Northern Invitational, 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 were scrambling to find legal some great rivalries over the "I'm proud of the effort. Our second half. Madonna Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Monroe Invitational, 9 a.m. Oakland Christian Tournament, TBA, GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY shin guards. We had a couple years." guys played hard all the way Goalkeepers Garret BOYS SOCCER Thursday, Sept. 6 of PKs (penalty kicks) and W.L. CENTRAL 3, JOHN GLENN around." Hintzman (first half) and Phil Friday, Sept. 7 Ladywood at B.H. Kingswood, 4:30 p.m. handballs that did not get 1: On Tuesday, Walled Lake NORTHVILLE 8, WAYNE 0: Alex Hiedler (second half) com­ Churchill at Garden City, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 called." Central (5-2,1-1) earned the Marilley and Latif Alashe each bined on the shutout. Huron Valley at Canton Agape, 4:30 p.m. E. Grand Rapids at Ladywood. 11 a.m. Lutheran N'west at Luth. Westland, 4:30p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Goalkeeper Brad Mangune WLAA Lakes Division vic­ scored twice Tuesday, propel­ "We improved in some Hamtramck at Clarenceville, 5 p.m.- Thursday, Sept. 6 stood out despite the loss for tory over host Westland John ling the Mustangs (6-1,1-1) aspects, but we're still wait­ BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Flint Mottat SchooicrafU p.m. the Patriots, who lost midfield­ Glenn (1-4-1,0-2). to a WLAA Western Division ing to see our best effort," said Thursday, Sept. 6 Friday, Sept. 7 er Ryan Matthey in the second Central led 1-0 at halftime triumph over host Wayne Clarenceville's Trevor Johnson, Ypsilanti Early Bird Invitational, 4 p.m. (Julie Martin Invitational at Madonna) Annapolis at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Madonna vs. Davenport, 3 p.m. half when he was sent off for following a goal by junior Evan Memorial (1-4-1,0-1). who earned his first victory as Saturday, Sept. 8 Madonna vs. Taylor (Ind.), 7 p,m. two yellow cards-. Martinak on a penalty kick Andrew Kelleher, Matt the school's boys coach. Tortoise Share Event, 7 a.m Saturday, Sept. 8 Bath Invitational, 8:30 a.m. (Julie Martin Invitational at Madonna) W. Bloomfield-Brother Rice Invitational Madonna vs. Georgetown (Ky.), 9:30 a.m.. at Kensington Metropark. 9 a.m. Madonna vs. Cedarville (Ohio), 1:30 p.m. Dearborn invitational, 10 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING Saturday, Sept. 8 Thursday, Sept. 7 Madonna vs. Cornerstone at Greenmead, 2 p.m. Churchill at Redford Union, 4 p.m. Heartland (III.) at Schoolcraft, 2p.m. . Wayne at Trenton, 6:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Canton at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Saturday, Sept. 8 Madonna vs. Schoolcraft at Greenmead, 3 p:m. Western Lakes Relays at Saiem, noon. COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS GOLF Saturday, Sept. 8' Thursday, Sept. 6 UD-Mercy Invitational at Cass Benton, 11 a.m. A.A. Pioneer Invitational, 9 a.m. TBA - time to be announced. 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SPORTS ROUNDUP Youth basketball league 5 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Mondays; CC inductees 4:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 6:15 Madonna University p.m. Thursdays; Longtime Novi-Detroit will stage a Sunday Youth Boys hockey skills: 6:15 p.m. Catholic Central wrestling Basketball League begin­ Mondays or 5 p.m. Thursdays coach Mike Rodriguez, along ning Sunday, Sept. 9 through (no equipment need; no pucks with former varsity basketball Oct. 28, at the MU Activities or sticks used): coach and football defensive Center. 3-year-olds only: 4:30 p.m. coordinator Rick Coratti, will Ages 10-12 will report at 3 Thursdays. be among 2007 class of 15 p.m. followed by ages 13-15 Each class is 30 minutes. inductees into the Michigan at 5 p.m. on Sept. 9. Each day There is a limited skate rental High School Coaches will consist of a skill building available at no charge. Association Hall of Fame on session and a league game. The fee for residents is $47; Sunday, Sept. 16 at Central Included in the $100 cost non-residents, $57. Michigan University. is league j ersey, league games - Walk-in registration is A banquet and awards cer­ (plus playoffs) and skill build­ from 5-8 p.m; (residents) emony, which begins at 1 p.m., ing drills. For more informa- , and 7-8 p.m. (non-residents) will be at the Terrace Room tion, call (734) 398-5975 or at thelivonia Community of CMU's Student Services (734)432-5591. Recreation Center, 15100 Building. Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). The MHSCA will also Recruiting realities For more information, call honor Don Lessner, Executive The Recruiting Realities (734)466-2412. Director, of the Michigan Team will make a presenta­ High School Football Coaches tion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Coaches wanted Association as a Distinguished at the Northville High School Livonia Ladywood is seek­ Service Award recipient. Auditorium. ing a girls varsity competitive Tickets are $25 each and The one-hour presenta­ cheer and girl JV competitive may be order from Dan tion will inform parents and cheer coach for the 2007 win­ McShannock, executive sec­ student-athletes about the ter sports season. retary, 4709 Pinewood Drive, Livonia Soccer Club United captured the Girls Under-10 division, Aug. 24-26, at the 16th annual Dearborn value of academics in high Those interested should fax Midland, MI 48640. Soccer Club Invitational with a 2-1 win in the finals over the Dearborn Yellow Jackets after tying the Dearborn school and college, along with a resume to Ladywood athletic For more information, call squad 3-3 in the semifinals. Livonia United also defeated Anthony Wayne (Ohio) United, 4-0, and had its unknown financial opportu­ director Sal Malek at (734) McShannock at (989) 835-5609. opener rained out against ROYSA Renegades Green '98. Members of Livonia United include (bottom row, from nities, NCAA guidelines and 591-2386. left): Yasmine Jaafar, Samantha Dickson, Juliet Hope, Jessica Schoenfeldt, Maria Tjilos, Bianca Hasani; (back standards, the 10 VIP rules for Archery range row, from left) assistant coach Matt Grodzicki, Alivia Kondrath, Sabrina Ahmad, Giulia Stone, Danielle Hague, parents, along with the role of Celebrate Life 5K The City of Livonia Paige Ackman and head coach Kelly Delaney. the coach and athletic director. The first annual Celebrate Department of Parks and The event is for high school Life St. Mary Mercy Hospital Recreation has announced its athletes in all sports. 5K run-walk for cancer will fall archery range hours. The For more information, visit be Saturday, Sept. 15, at the St. range is locate on Glendale www.recruitingrealities .com. . Mary Mercy Hospital Grounds Avenue off of Farmington in Livonia. Road (between 1-96 and Women's hockey Early registration (on or Plymouth Road). An adult women's beginner before Sept. 7) is $20 (includes Hours will be from 10 a.m. hockey league will begin its fall T-shirt). Registration (after through 4 p.m. Saturdays- session (Oct. through Jan.) at Sept. 7 or race day) is $25. Sundays through Oct. 28; Veterans Arena in Ann Arbor. Awards will go to the top three and 4-10 p.m. Tuesdays and The registration fee is $190 -' male and female finishers in Thursdays through Oct. 30. (includes jersey). Games will each age group. Daily pass rates for residents Become a Member of the be schedule for 7:50 p.m., 8:50 For more information, call is $4 (adult) and $2 (17-and- _ Golf Association of Michigan p.m., 9:50 p.m. and 10:50 p.m. (734) 655-1402; or visit www. under). Non-residents are $6 on Fridays. stmarymercy.org. (adult) and $4 (17-and-under). 1 Find out what over 63,000 Michigan Golfers You can register online at Season pass individual rates already know at macrhl.com. Baseball lessons are $25 (resident) and $40 The Bernie Carbo Pro Secrets (non-resident); two members, www.GANI.org Learn to Skate program Baseball Academy will be stag­ $35 (resident) and $50 (non­ The City of Livonia : ing individual, small group and resident); three members, $45 Department of Parks and ; ' team skill sessions in power (resident) and $60 (non-resi­ Recreation will offer its six- pitching, hitting and fielding. dent); four or more, $55 (resi­ week Learn to Skate fall Marketing showcase ses­ dent) and $70 (non-resident). program (session 1) for the fol­ sions for high school players The season pass will grant lowing age groups, beginning are available. the bearer unlimited use of the the week of Sept. 17 through Former Phillies minor archery range during posted the week of Oct. 25, at Edgar league All-Star Mark hours for the entire season. It Arena, 33841 Lyndon (one-half Rutherford will be the fea­ does not include archery classes mile south of Five Mile Road, tured instructor. or Shoot to Score competition. just west of Farmington Road): For more information, call For more information,,call r^ . : • ; • : i i Ages 4 and up: 4:30 p.m., (734) 42T-4928. (734) 466-2410. -1..' .- :

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